Darren Lewis, baseball player, 1990-2002

Darren Lewis

Born: 8/28/1967 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1990-08-21 | Final Game: 2002-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Darren Joel Lewis

Biography

Darren Lewis, born in 1967, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1990 until 2002. A versatile position player, Lewis was known for his speed and defensive skills, which made him an asset on the field. Over his 12-year career, he played in 1,354 games, accumulating 1,021 hits and a batting average of .250. His offensive contributions included 27 home runs and 342 RBIs, showcasing his ability to make impactful plays while also being a consistent presence at the plate. Lewis was particularly renowned for his base-running prowess, finishing his career with 247 stolen bases, which highlighted his speed and strategic acumen on the base paths. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Lewis played during a transformative era in baseball, which saw the game evolve with an increased emphasis on power hitting. However, his style leaned more towards a contact-oriented approach, emphasizing speed and agility rather than solely relying on home runs. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, making him a memorable player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1354 4081 607 1021 137 37 27 342 247 403 514 0.250 0.323 0.322 0.645 -10571.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
18 51 11 13 4 0 0 3 2 9 0.255

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 ALCS BOS 5 17 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 3 0.118
1999 ALDS1 BOS 4 16 5 6 1 0 0 2 0 2 0.375
1998 ALDS1 BOS 4 14 4 5 2 0 0 0 1 3 0.357
1995 NLDS2 CIN 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1995 NLCS CIN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1273 1024 2778 42 16 14

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 98
Center Field 1032
Right Field 187
Designated Hitter 22

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1994 Gold Glove OF

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 CHN NL $500,000
2001 BOS AL $2,500,000
2000 BOS AL $2,400,000
1999 BOS AL $2,100,000
1998 BOS AL $500,000
1997 CHA AL $1,325,000
1996 CHA AL $1,625,000
1995 SFN NL $1,850,000
1994 SFN NL $350,000
1993 SFN NL $172,500
1992 SFN NL $145,000
Total Career Earnings $13,467,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chabot College Hayward CA 1986, 1987
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1988