Daryl Boston

Born: 1/4/1963 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-05-13 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Daryl Lamont Boston

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Biography

Daryl Boston was a professional baseball player born in 1963, who made significant contributions to the game during his career from 1984 to 1994. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Boston was known for his speed on the base paths and his ability to contribute offensively. Over the course of 1,058 games, he recorded 655 hits, 83 home runs, and 278 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .249. His agility was evident in his 98 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to not only reach base but also to advance significantly, a valuable asset during the competitive eras of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Boston played for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets, and he was a part of the transitional period in baseball that saw an emphasis on speed and athleticism. His career spanned the time when the game was evolving, balancing traditional power hitting with the growing importance of speed on the bases. Boston's versatility and tenacity made him a reliable player and a fan favorite, as he navigated the challenges of a changing sport and contributed to the teams he played for during his 10-year career in Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1058	2629	378	655	131	22	83	278	98	237	469	0.249	0.312	0.410	0.722	221.9

Career AVG .249 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.722 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1984	CHW	AL	35	83	8	14	3	1	0	3	6	4	20	0.169	.259 (-35%)	.322 (-36%)	.384 (-41%)	.707 (-38%)	-541.1
1985	CHW	AL	95	232	20	53	13	1	3	15	8	14	44	0.228	.257 (-11%)	.323 (-16%)	.390 (-15%)	.714 (-16%)	-710.0
1986	CHW	AL	56	199	29	53	11	3	5	22	9	21	33	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.325 (+3%)	.395 (+8%)	.720 (+6%)	180.9
1987	CHW	AL	103	337	51	87	21	2	10	29	12	25	68	0.258	.262 (-2%)	.331 (-7%)	.415 (+1%)	.746 (-2%)	-251.5
1988	CHW	AL	105	281	37	61	12	2	15	31	9	21	44	0.217	.254 (-15%)	.317 (-15%)	.377 (+15%)	.695 (+1%)	-44.2
1989	CHW	AL	101	218	34	55	3	4	5	23	7	24	31	0.252	.254 (-1%)	.319 (+2%)	.375 (-1%)	.694 (avg)	29.1
1990	CHW	AL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	NYN	NL	115	366	65	100	21	2	12	45	18	28	50	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.324 (+1%)	.385 (+14%)	.710 (+8%)	0.0
1991	NYN	NL	137	255	40	70	16	4	4	21	15	30	42	0.275	.255 (+7%)	.323 (+8%)	.384 (+8%)	.708 (+8%)	416.2
1992	NYN	NL	130	289	37	72	14	2	11	35	12	38	60	0.249	.255 (-3%)	.322 (+5%)	.377 (+13%)	.699 (+9%)	530.3
1993	COL	NL	124	291	46	76	15	1	14	40	1	26	57	0.261	.265 (-1%)	.332 (-2%)	.403 (+15%)	.735 (+7%)	376.9
1994	NYY	AL	52	77	11	14	2	0	4	14	0	6	20	0.182	.269 (-33%)	.338 (-26%)	.424 (-14%)	.763 (-20%)	-286.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	847	624	1552	37	38	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	CHA	OF	34	19	59	2	6	1
1985	CHA	OF	93	60	179	7	2	1
1986	CHA	OF	53	52	152	3	5	1
1987	CHA	OF	92	81	207	3	2	3
1988	CHA	OF	85	71	190	4	10	2
1989	CHA	OF	75	53	134	2	4	0
1990	CHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	NYN	OF	109	90	203	3	3	1
1991	NYN	OF	115	57	156	2	3	1
1992	NYN	OF	95	65	133	5	1	1
1993	COL	OF	79	69	124	5	2	1
1994	NYA	OF	16	7	15	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	276
Center Field	497
Right Field	94
Designated Hitter	35

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1994	NYA	AL	$400,000
1993	COL	NL	$550,000
1992	NYN	NL	$935,000
1991	NYN	NL	$750,000
1990	CHA	AL	$310,000
1989	CHA	AL	$210,000
1988	CHA	AL	$75,000
1987	CHA	AL	$75,000
1986	CHA	AL	$68,000
Total Career Earnings			$3,373,000