Darren Bragg
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-2004)
Darren Bragg was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2004 for 9 teams, including the Seattle Mariners, a span of 11 seasons. In 916 career games, he hit .255 with 627 hits, 46 home runs, and 260 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-04-12
- Last Game
- 2004-10-03
Full name: Darren William Bragg
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 916 | 2,461 | 341 | 627 | 145 | 14 | 46 | 260 | 56 | 304 | 570 | .255 | .340 | .381 | .721 | -1,599 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons β near league average.
Career SLG .381 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons β 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .721 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons β 5.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 8 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .158 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 52 | 145 | 20 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 37 | .234 | .266 (-12%) | .337 (-2%) | .417 (-17%) | .755 (-10%) | -222.8 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | 69 | 195 | 36 | 53 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 8 | 33 | 35 | .272 | .269 (+1%) | .340 (+10%) | .426 (+6%) | .767 (+8%) | 337.3 |
| 1996 | BOS | AL | 58 | 222 | 38 | 56 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 6 | 36 | 39 | .252 | .269 (-7%) | .340 (+5%) | .426 (-14%) | .767 (-6%) | 337.3 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | 153 | 513 | 65 | 132 | 35 | 2 | 9 | 57 | 10 | 61 | 102 | .257 | .266 (-4%) | .336 (avg) | .419 (-8%) | .756 (-4%) | -327.7 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 129 | 409 | 51 | 114 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 57 | 5 | 42 | 99 | .279 | .266 (+5%) | .335 (+5%) | .420 (+1%) | .755 (+3%) | 234.3 |
| 1999 | SLN | NL | 93 | 273 | 38 | 71 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 44 | 67 | .260 | .271 (-4%) | .344 (+7%) | .433 (-13%) | .778 (-4%) | -66.2 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 71 | 149 | 16 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 4 | 17 | 41 | .221 | .270 (-18%) | .344 (-14%) | .437 (-22%) | .782 (-18%) | -498.4 |
| 2001 | NYN | NL | 18 | 57 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 23 | .263 | .263 (avg) | .332 (-3%) | .426 (-14%) | .758 (-9%) | -82.1 |
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | β | β | β | β | -82.1 |
| 2002 | ATL | NL | 109 | 212 | 34 | 57 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 52 | .269 | .261 (+3%) | .331 (+5%) | .416 (-4%) | .747 (avg) | 30.7 |
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 104 | 162 | 21 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 38 | .241 | .264 (-9%) | .332 (-8%) | .422 (-33%) | .754 (-22%) | -550.9 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .143 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 38 | 94 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 29 | .191 | .266 (-28%) | .335 (-24%) | .427 (-13%) | .762 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 916 | 2,461 | 341 | 627 | 145 | 14 | 46 | 260 | 56 | 304 | 570 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -891 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (916 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 463 | 1192 | 175 | 315 | 25 | 139 | .264 |
| Away | 453 | 1269 | 166 | 312 | 21 | 121 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-03 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-10-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-10-01 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-30 | CIN | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-29 | CIN | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004-09-28 | CIN | CHC | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-09-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-09-25 | CIN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004-09-23 | CIN | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | CIN | ATL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 762 | 592 | 1390 | 49 | 18 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | OF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | OF | 47 | 38 | 83 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | SEA | OF | 63 | 51 | 118 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | BOS | OF | 58 | 57 | 136 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | BOS | OF | 150 | 134 | 365 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | BOS | OF | 124 | 112 | 218 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 | SLN | OF | 88 | 69 | 155 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | COL | OF | 43 | 34 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYN | OF | 16 | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NYA | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ATL | OF | 63 | 37 | 98 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | ATL | OF | 78 | 28 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | CIN | OF | 26 | 18 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 203 |
| Center Field | 281 |
| Right Field | 352 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ATL | NL | $450,000 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | $750,000 |
| 1999 | SLN | NL | $800,000 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $367,500 |
| 1997 | BOS | AL | $240,000 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $130,000 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,846,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Darren Bragg (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Darren Bragg: the record in brief
April 12, 1994 and October 3, 2004 bracket Darren Bragg's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Seattle Mariners (1994 to 1996), the Boston Red Sox (1996 to 1998), the St. Louis Cardinals (1999), the Colorado Rockies (2000), the New York Mets (2001), the New York Yankees (2001), the Atlanta Braves (2002 through 2003), and the San Diego Padres (2004), with further stops in the season rows. Bragg is listed as an outfielder at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The bio says Bragg batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Bragg was born on September 7, 1969, in Waterbury, CT, USA. The given name on file is Darren William Bragg.
Across 916 games at the plate, Bragg's career line reads 627 hits in 2,461 at bats for a .255 average, plus 46 home runs, 260 RBI, and 56 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .340 and .381 give Bragg a career OPS of .721. The .255 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons. Bragg collected a career-high 132 hits in 1997.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darren Bragg
- What years did Darren Bragg play?
- Darren Bragg played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2004.
- Was Darren Bragg a pitcher?
- No. Darren Bragg was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Darren Bragg hit?
- Darren Bragg hit 46 career home runs with 627 hits.
- What was Darren Bragg's career batting average?
- Darren Bragg batted .255 over his career, with 627 hits in 2,461 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darren Bragg have?
- Darren Bragg drove in 260 runs in his career.
- Is Darren Bragg in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darren Bragg has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.