Darrell Whitmore
Born: 11/18/1968 in Front Royal, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-06-25 | Final Game: 1995-06-03
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Darrell Lamont Whitmore
Biography
Darrell Whitmore, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1995. Over the course of his brief career, Whitmore appeared in 112 games, where he recorded 67 hits, including 5 home runs and 21 RBIs. His batting average settled at .203, and he contributed to his teams with 4 stolen bases.
Whitmore's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing a shift in offensive strategies and player evaluations. While his numbers may not reflect the prolific power or average seen in more celebrated contemporaries, Whitmore's role demonstrated the importance of versatility and speed in the late 20th-century game. After his retirement on June 3, 1995, Whitmore's journey through the majors highlighted the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in an increasingly competitive environment.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 330 | 31 | 67 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 4 | 18 | 92 | 0.203 | 0.254 | 0.294 | 0.548 | -1509.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIA | NL | 76 | 250 | 24 | 51 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 72 | 0.204 | -1191.2 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 9 | 22 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.227 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 27 | 58 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.190 | -318.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 91 | 83 | 178 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | FLO | OF | 69 | 67 | 140 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | FLO | OF | 6 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | OF | 16 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 14 |
| Right Field | 73 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $132,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $131,000 |
| 1993 | FLO | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $372,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1988, 1989, 1990 |