Darrin Chapin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1992)
Darrin Chapin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA and 6 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-09-21
- Last Game
- 1992-04-27
Full name: Darrin John Chapin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5.06 | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6.14 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3.1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5.40 |
| Away | 3 | 4.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6.75 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-04-27 | PHI | SDP | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-10-05 | NYY | CLE | L | 3.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991-09-29 | NYY | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-09-21 | NYY | BOS | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland | OH | 1985 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Cleveland | OH | 1986 |
Darrin Chapin: the record in brief
September 21, 1991 and April 27, 1992 bracket Darrin Chapin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Chapin played for the New York Yankees (1991) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1992). Chapin is listed as a pitcher at 6'0" and 170 pounds. The bio says Chapin threw and hit right-handed. Chapin was born on February 1, 1966, in Warren, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Darrin John.
The pitching table credits Chapin with a 0-1 record and a 6.14 ERA in 4 games. Chapin had 6 strikeouts. Against a 3.83 league ERA for the same seasons, the 6.14 mark was 60.3% worse.
Chapin's college years, 1985, were spent at Cleveland State University.
Chapin appears at one position only: pitcher, in 4 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darrin Chapin
- What years did Darrin Chapin play?
- Darrin Chapin played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1992.
- Was Darrin Chapin a pitcher?
- Yes. Darrin Chapin pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 6 strikeouts.
- What teams did Darrin Chapin play for?
- Darrin Chapin played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1991) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1992).
- What were Darrin Chapin's career stats?
- In 4 games, Darrin Chapin went 0-1 with a 6.14 ERA, 6 strikeouts, and 7.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Darrin Chapin play?
- Darrin Chapin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Darrin Chapin and how much did he weigh?
- Darrin Chapin was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Darrin Chapin's career ERA?
- Darrin Chapin finished with a 6.14 career ERA, going 0-1 with 6 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Darrin Chapin have?
- Darrin Chapin recorded 6 career strikeouts.
- Is Darrin Chapin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darrin Chapin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.