Darryl Motley, baseball player, 1981-1987

Darryl Motley

Born: 1/21/1960 in Muskogee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-10 | Final Game: 1987-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Darryl DeWayne Motley

Biography

Darryl Motley was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Born in 1960, Motley played primarily as an outfielder and is best known for his time with the Kansas City Royals, where he showcased a blend of power and speed. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 413 games, accumulating 324 hits, 44 home runs, and 159 RBIs. His batting average stood at .243, and he also recorded 19 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility on the field. Motley's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the emergence of more athletic players and the increasing importance of power hitting. While he may not have reached the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the Royals were pivotal, especially during a time when the team was striving for success in the American League. His ability to hit for power while also being a threat on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams and left a lasting impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
413 1333 156 324 60 10 44 159 19 67 186 0.243 0.280 0.402 0.682 -1209.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
10 26 2 7 0 0 1 5 2 6 0.269

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1985 ALCS KCA 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.333
1985 WS KCA 5 11 1 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 0.364
1984 ALCS KCA 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 380 332 728 18 18 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 159
Center Field 7
Right Field 239
Designated Hitter 10

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 ATL NL $210,000
1986 ATL NL $257,500
1985 KCA AL $155,500
Total Career Earnings $623,000