Jeff Darwin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1994-1997)
Jeff Darwin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997 for the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 4 seasons. Across 38 career appearances, he went 0-2 with a 4.47 ERA and 25 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
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1994-06-13
- Last Game
- 1997-09-27
Full name: Jeffrey Scott Darwin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 2.93 | 4.61 (+36%) | -596.5 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 5.27 | 4.39 (-20%) | 37.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 50 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 4.47 | — | -559 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHA | AL | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 38 | 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
View full game log (76 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 24.0 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 4.88 |
| Away | 20 | 24.1 | 27 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 4.07 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-27 | CHW | KCR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-09-24 | CHW | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-18 | CHW | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-14 | CHW | CLE | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-12 | CHW | CLE | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997-09-09 | CHW | MIL | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-05 | CHW | CLE | — | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-09-02 | CHW | STL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-09-01 | CHW | STL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-08-28 | CHW | TOR | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 38 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $172,500 |
| 1996 | SEA | AL | $110,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $391,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Community College | Alvin | TX | 1988 |
Jeff Darwin: the record in brief
Jeff Darwin's major league career runs from a debut on June 13, 1994 to a final game on September 27, 1997. The season rows list, in order, the Seattle Mariners (1994) and the Chicago White Sox (1996 to 1997). Darwin is listed as a pitcher at 6'3" and 180 pounds. The bio says Darwin batted and threw right-handed. Darwin was born on July 6, 1969, in Sherman, TX, USA. Darwin's full given name, per the bio, is Jeffrey Scott Darwin.
Darwin's career pitching line is 0 wins, 2 losses and a 4.47 ERA over 38 appearances. The same table counts 25 strikeouts. Darwin's 4.47 ERA was close to the 4.50 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 2.93 in 1996, when the league's was 4.61.
Every defensive appearance on record for Darwin, 38 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Darwin's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors.
Recorded salaries add up to $391,500, topping out at $172,500 in 1997. Darwin's college years, 1988, were spent at Alvin Community College. Darwin's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 76 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff Darwin
- What years did Jeff Darwin play?
- Jeff Darwin played in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997.
- Was Jeff Darwin a pitcher?
- Yes. Jeff Darwin pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 25 strikeouts.
- What was Jeff Darwin's career ERA?
- Jeff Darwin finished with a 4.47 career ERA, going 0-2 with 25 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jeff Darwin have?
- Jeff Darwin recorded 25 career strikeouts.
- Is Jeff Darwin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff Darwin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jeff Darwin play for?
- Jeff Darwin played for the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago White Sox.