Darrell Brandon
Born: 7/8/1940 in Nacogdoches, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1966-04-19 | Final Game: 1973-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Darrell G. Brandon
Biography
Darrell Brandon, born in 1940, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1966 to 1973. He made his Major League debut during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the increasing importance of the relief pitcher and the evolution of offensive strategies. Brandon played in a league that was beginning to see a shift towards more specialized roles on the mound, which would later define the game.
Over the course of his career, Brandon recorded a win-loss record of 28-37, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. He showcased his ability to miss bats, accumulating 354 strikeouts and demonstrating the potential for dominance on the mound. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' late-game efforts, securing 13 saves throughout his career. Brandon's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a determination that resonated with fans and teammates alike during his tenure in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 37 | 228 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 590.0 | 556 | 265 | 59 | 275 | 354 | 4.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 8 | 8 | 40 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 157.7 | 129 | 58 | 70 | 101 | 3.31 | -947.2 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 5 | 11 | 39 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 157.7 | 147 | 73 | 59 | 96 | 4.17 | -4090.4 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6.39 | -387.0 |
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 8.40 | -1741.3 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 6 | 6 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 83.0 | 81 | 36 | 47 | 44 | 3.90 | -852.9 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 7 | 7 | 42 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 104.3 | 106 | 40 | 46 | 67 | 3.45 | -1245.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 2 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.3 | 54 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 5.43 | -822.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 229 | 122 | 9 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 0.164 | 0.208 | 0.221 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BOS | AL | 41 | 44 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | BOS | AL | 39 | 43 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.186 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | BOS | AL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | MIN | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 52 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 42 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 36 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 228 | 43 | 41 | 79 | 7 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | BOS | P | 40 | 17 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | BOS | P | 39 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | BOS | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | MIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | P | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | P | 52 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | PHI | P | 42 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | PHI | P | 36 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 228 |