Darnell Sweeney
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2018)
Darnell Sweeney was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. In 39 career games, he hit .172 with 15 hits, 3 home runs, and 11 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-08-20
- Last Game
- 2018-08-01
Full name: Darnell Thomas Sweeney
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 87 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 27 | .172 | .294 | .345 | .639 | -148 |
Career AVG .172 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career SLG .345 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OPS .639 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 37 | 85 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 27 | .176 | .254 (-31%) | .316 (-10%) | .404 (-13%) | .721 (-11%) | -147.9 |
| 2018 | TOR | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 39 | 87 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 27 | .172 | — | — | — | — | -148 | ||
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 (39 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 47 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 5 | .191 |
| Away | 19 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | .150 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-01 | TOR | OAK | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-07-01 | TOR | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-04 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-03 | PHI | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-10-03 | PHI | MIA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-30 | PHI | NYN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-09-29 | PHI | NYN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-09-27 | PHI | WAS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-09-26 | PHI | WAS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015-09-25 | PHI | WAS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Darnell Sweeney: the record in brief
According to the bio, Darnell Sweeney debuted on August 20, 2015 and played a final game on August 1, 2018. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (2015) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2018). Listed as an outfielder, Sweeney batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. The birth record reads February 1, 1991, in Hollywood, FL, USA. The given name on file is Darnell Thomas Sweeney.
In 39 games and 87 at bats, Sweeney batted .172 with 15 hits; the totals also include 3 home runs and 11 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .294 and .345 give Sweeney a career OPS of .639. Over the seasons Sweeney played, league hitters batted .251; the .172 career figure is 31.4% below that. The OPS comparison is .639 to a league .724, 11.8% below average. Sweeney collected a career-high 15 hits in 2015. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .176 in 2015, did not top the league's .254.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darnell Sweeney
- What years did Darnell Sweeney play?
- Darnell Sweeney played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2018.
- Was Darnell Sweeney a pitcher?
- No. Darnell Sweeney was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Darnell Sweeney hit?
- Darnell Sweeney hit 3 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Darnell Sweeney play for?
- Darnell Sweeney played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2015) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2018).
- What were Darnell Sweeney's career stats?
- In 39 games, Darnell Sweeney had 15 hits, 3 home runs, 11 RBI, and 9 runs, with a .172 batting average.
- What position did Darnell Sweeney play?
- Darnell Sweeney played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Darnell Sweeney and how much did he weigh?
- Darnell Sweeney was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 205 pounds.
- How many home runs did Darnell Sweeney hit each season?
- Darnell Sweeney's home runs by season: 3 in 2015 and 0 in 2018. His most in one season was 3, in 2015.
- What was Darnell Sweeney's career batting average?
- Darnell Sweeney batted .172 over his career, with 15 hits in 87 at bats.
- How many RBI did Darnell Sweeney have?
- Darnell Sweeney drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Darnell Sweeney in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darnell Sweeney has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.