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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 25 | 35 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SFG | NL | 72 | 222 | 41 | 55 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 36 | 30 | 0.248 | -64.3 |
| 1992 | SFG | NL | 100 | 320 | 38 | 74 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 28 | 29 | 46 | 0.231 | -1050.1 |
| 1993 | SFG | NL | 136 | 522 | 84 | 132 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 48 | 46 | 30 | 40 | 0.253 | -1570.2 |
| 1994 | SFG | NL | 114 | 451 | 70 | 116 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 29 | 30 | 53 | 50 | 0.257 | -690.9 |
| 1995 | CIN | NL | 58 | 163 | 19 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 0.245 | -586.6 |
| 1995 | SFG | NL | 74 | 309 | 47 | 78 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 37 | 0.252 | -586.6 |
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 141 | 337 | 55 | 77 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 21 | 45 | 40 | 0.228 | -1197.9 |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 81 | 77 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 0.234 | -301.8 |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 26 | 77 | 7 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 0.299 | -301.8 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 155 | 585 | 95 | 157 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 63 | 29 | 70 | 94 | 0.268 | -468.0 |
| 1999 | BOS | AL | 135 | 470 | 63 | 113 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 40 | 16 | 45 | 52 | 0.240 | -2006.2 |
| 2000 | BOS | AL | 97 | 270 | 44 | 65 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 34 | 0.241 | -1131.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 82 | 164 | 18 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 0.280 | -261.1 |
| 2002 | CHC | NL | 58 | 79 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0.241 | -198.2 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | OF | 23 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SFN | OF | 68 | 54 | 159 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SFN | OF | 94 | 77 | 225 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | SFN | OF | 131 | 120 | 344 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | SFN | OF | 113 | 111 | 279 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | CIN | OF | 57 | 37 | 121 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | SFN | OF | 73 | 72 | 200 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | CHA | OF | 138 | 95 | 287 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHA | OF | 64 | 19 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | LAN | OF | 25 | 21 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | OF | 152 | 151 | 382 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | BOS | OF | 130 | 129 | 309 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | BOS | OF | 89 | 75 | 152 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | BOS | OF | 69 | 41 | 102 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | CHN | OF | 47 | 15 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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 |