Bobby Darwin
Born: 2/16/1943 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-09-30 | Final Game: 1977-08-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Arthur Bobby Lee Darwin
Biography
Bobby Darwin was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1962 to 1977. Born in 1943, he emerged in the major leagues during an era characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies, notably moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more power-oriented approach. As a position player, Darwin showcased his skills across 646 games, where he accumulated 559 hits, 83 home runs, and 328 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .251. Additionally, he demonstrated a degree of speed on the bases, recording 15 stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Darwin's impact on the field was marked by his ability to contribute as both a power hitter and a versatile player. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, adapting to various roles as needed, which underscored the evolving nature of the game during his time. His achievements reflect the competitive spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, a period that saw significant changes in player dynamics and offensive strategies in Major League Baseball. Bobby Darwin remains a notable figure for his contributions during this transformative time in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 10.29 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9.82 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 646 | 2224 | 250 | 559 | 76 | 16 | 83 | 328 | 15 | 160 | 577 | 0.251 | 0.311 | 0.412 | 0.723 | 1865.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | LAD | NL | 11 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 145 | 513 | 48 | 137 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 80 | 2 | 38 | 145 | 0.267 | 1428.8 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 145 | 560 | 69 | 141 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 90 | 5 | 46 | 137 | 0.252 | -142.5 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 152 | 575 | 67 | 152 | 13 | 7 | 25 | 94 | 1 | 37 | 127 | 0.264 | 1023.9 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 48 | 169 | 26 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 18 | 44 | 0.219 | -184.2 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 55 | 186 | 19 | 46 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 4 | 11 | 54 | 0.247 | -184.2 |
| 1976 | BOS | AL | 43 | 106 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 0.179 | -343.1 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 25 | 73 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0.247 | -343.1 |
| 1977 | BOS | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CHC | NL | 11 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 538 | 510 | 964 | 39 | 25 | 4 |
| P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | LAA | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | LAN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | LAN | OF | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | MIN | OF | 142 | 131 | 289 | 8 | 6 | 1 |
| 1973 | MIN | OF | 140 | 137 | 233 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | MIN | OF | 142 | 141 | 254 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 1975 | MIN | OF | 27 | 26 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | ML4 | OF | 43 | 42 | 82 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | BOS | OF | 17 | 9 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | ML4 | OF | 21 | 19 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Center Field | 86 |
| Right Field | 417 |
| Designated Hitter | 48 |