James Darnell, baseball player, 2011-2012

James Darnell

Born: 1/19/1987 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-08-09 | Final Game: 2012-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Darnell

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Biography

James Darnell was an American professional baseball player born in 1987, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2012. He made his MLB debut on August 9, 2011, showcasing his skills in a brief but noteworthy career. Darnell appeared in 25 games, where he recorded 14 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 8 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .226. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Darnell’s playing style combined power and versatility, traits that were particularly valuable in the evolving landscape of baseball during his playing era. Although his time in the majors was relatively short, he contributed to his teams with a solid performance that reflected the competitive spirit of a player aiming to make an impact in the league. After his retirement, Darnell's career remains a testament to the opportunities and challenges faced by players carving out their niche in professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 62 3 14 3 0 2 8 1 7 9 0.226 0.300 0.371 0.671 -97.2

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 7.1% below 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
2011 SDP NL 18 45 2 10 2 0 1 7 1 5 7 0.222 — — — — -97.2
2012 SDP NL 7 17 1 4 1 0 1 1 0 2 2 0.235 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 13 11 8 14 3 2
OF 7 4 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2011 SDN 3B 12 10 7 13 2 2
2011 SDN OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
2012 SDN 3B 1 1 1 1 1 0
2012 SDN OF 4 3 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 13
Left Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 2006, 2007, 2008