Darrin Winston
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1998)
Darrin Winston was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 5.84 ERA and 19 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 8/15/2008 in Freehold, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-10
- Last Game
- 1998-06-25
Full name: Darrin Alexander Winston
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5.25 | 4.39 (-20%) | -890.9 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.0 | 31 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 6.12 | 4.43 (-38%) | -1517.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37.0 | 39 | 24 | 9 | 19 | 5.84 | — | -2,408 | ||
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.
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 | .333 | .500 | .333 | .833 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +25.1% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +48.8% above league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — +10.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | PHI | NL | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 34 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| Away | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 26.2 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 3.71 |
| Away | 13 | 10.1 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 11.32 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-25 | PHI | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-18 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-16 | PHI | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-13 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-08 | PHI | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-03 | PHI | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-31 | PHI | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-28 | PHI | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-27 | PHI | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-05-20 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-25 | PHI | BOS | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-18 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-06-16 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-13 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-06-08 | PHI | BAL | L | 0.1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998-06-03 | PHI | WSN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-31 | PHI | NYN | L | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-05-28 | PHI | CHC | W | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-05-27 | PHI | CHC | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-05-20 | PHI | STL | — | 2.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Salary History
Darrin Winston's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Winston's career ran from 1997 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1997.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $170,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers - the State University of New Jersey | New Brunswick | NJ | 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Darrin Winston: the record in brief
Darrin Winston played a first major league game on September 10, 1997 and a last one on June 25, 1998. Winston's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. At 6'0" and 195 pounds, Winston is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Winston batted right-handed and threw left-handed. Winston was born on July 6, 1966, in Passaic, NJ, USA. The bio records the death on August 15, 2008, in Freehold, NJ, USA. The given name on file is Darrin Alexander Winston.
Winston's career pitching line is 4 wins, 2 losses and a 5.84 ERA over 34 appearances. Winston had 19 strikeouts. The league ERA over Winston's seasons was 4.41, so the 5.84 figure ran 32.3% worse than average. In 1998, one of the busiest seasons, Winston posted a 6.12 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.43.
Every defensive appearance on record for Winston, 34 games, came at pitcher. The fielding table credits Winston with 3 putouts, 3 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Darrin Winston
- What years did Darrin Winston play?
- Darrin Winston played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1998.
- Was Darrin Winston a pitcher?
- Yes. Darrin Winston pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 19 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Darrin Winston hit?
- Darrin Winston hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Darrin Winston play for?
- Darrin Winston played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1997–1998).
- What were Darrin Winston's career stats?
- In 34 games, Darrin Winston went 4-2 with a 5.84 ERA, 19 strikeouts, 37.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Darrin Winston earn in his career?
- Darrin Winston's recorded salaries total $170,000 over 1 season, in 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Winston's career ran from 1997 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1997.
- What was Darrin Winston's salary?
- Darrin Winston's recorded salary was $170,000 in 1998.
- What position did Darrin Winston play?
- Darrin Winston played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Darrin Winston and how much did he weigh?
- Darrin Winston was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Darrin Winston's career ERA?
- Darrin Winston finished with a 5.84 career ERA, going 4-2 with 19 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Darrin Winston have?
- Darrin Winston recorded 19 career strikeouts.
- Is Darrin Winston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Darrin Winston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.