Vic Darensbourg
Born: 11/13/1970 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-04-01 | Final Game: 2005-09-28
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Victor Anthony Darensbourg
Biography
Vic Darensbourg, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2005. He played the majority of his career in an era characterized by offensive prowess and heightened scoring, which often challenged pitchers to adapt and evolve. Over his career, Darensbourg compiled a win-loss record of 8-17 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.96, reflecting the competitive landscape of the game during his time.
Throughout his time in the majors, Darensbourg was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 229 strikeouts. Despite the challenges he faced, he also contributed to his teams with two saves. His playing style was marked by a tenacity on the mound, which exemplified the grit and determination required of a pitcher in a rapidly changing game. Although his overall record may not fully capture his contributions, Vic Darensbourg remains a notable figure for his perseverance and the impact he had during the early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 17 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 303.0 | 328 | 167 | 34 | 126 | 229 | 4.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 0 | 7 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 71.0 | 52 | 29 | 30 | 74 | 3.68 | - |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.7 | 50 | 34 | 21 | 16 | 8.83 | - |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 5 | 3 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 61 | 28 | 28 | 59 | 4.06 | - |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 1 | 2 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48.7 | 52 | 23 | 10 | 33 | 4.25 | - |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 1 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 61 | 33 | 26 | 33 | 6.14 | - |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 10.80 | - |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7.94 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 2.82 | -15.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.111 | 0.311 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIA | NL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | NL | 56 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MIA | NL | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIA | NL | 43 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | COL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | NYN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | DET | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 309 | 0 | 19 | 46 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | P | 59 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | FLO | P | 56 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | FLO | P | 56 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | FLO | P | 58 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | FLO | P | 42 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | COL | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | MON | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NYN | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | DET | P | 22 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 309 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | FLO | NL | $775,000 |
| 2001 | FLO | NL | $625,000 |
| 2000 | FLO | NL | $240,000 |
| 1999 | FLO | NL | $265,000 |
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,075,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston | ID | 1992 |