Mike Darr

Born: 3/21/1976 in Corona, CA, USA

Died: 2/15/2002 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-05-23 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Curtis Darr

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Biography

Mike Darr was an American professional baseball player, born in 1976, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1999 until his retirement in 2005. Darr made his mark in the league during a period characterized by a shift towards more offensive plays and an emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 188 games, showcasing a consistent batting ability with a career batting average of .273. His offensive contributions included 148 hits, five home runs, and 67 runs batted in, demonstrating both his capability to get on base and drive in runs. In addition to his hitting prowess, Darr was known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 17 stolen bases. His ability to contribute both offensively and on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams during his tenure. Although not a household name, Darr's contributions to the game reflected the changing dynamics of baseball in the early 2000s, where players increasingly sought to blend power with speed. His career, while relatively brief, underscored the importance of versatility in a position player's skill set during an era that was increasingly competitive.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
188	542	63	148	28	5	5	67	17	67	135	0.273	0.353	0.371	0.724	-472.9

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .433 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.724 vs. league average 0.773 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1999	SDP	NL	25	48	6	13	1	0	2	3	2	5	18	0.271	—	—	—	—	-17.0
2000	SDP	NL	58	205	21	55	14	4	1	30	9	23	45	0.268	.270 (-1%)	.344 (-1%)	.437 (-11%)	.782 (-6%)	-243.4
2001	SDP	NL	105	289	36	80	13	1	2	34	6	39	72	0.277	.263 (+5%)	.332 (+9%)	.426 (-18%)	.758 (-6%)	-212.6