Darrin Winston
Born: 7/6/1966 in Passaic, NJ, USA
Died: 8/15/2008 in Freehold, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-09-10 | Final Game: 1998-06-25
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Darrin Alexander Winston
Biography
Darrin Winston, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 1998. Making his mark in a competitive era of Major League Baseball, Winston played primarily within a landscape characterized by an increase in offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 4-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.84.
Winston's effectiveness on the mound was highlighted by his ability to strike out batters, totaling 19 strikeouts throughout his tenure, while also securing one save. Although his time in the majors was limited, he contributed to his teams' pitching staff during a period marked by the transition toward more specialized roles for pitchers. His journey through baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players who aimed to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 39 | 24 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 5.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5.25 | -893.1 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.0 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 6.12 | -1525.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.500 | 0.333 | 0.833 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | P | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | NJ | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |