Bobby Darwin

Born: 2/16/1943 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-09-30 | Final Game: 1977-08-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Arthur Bobby Lee Darwin

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Biography

Bobby Darwin was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1962 to 1977. Born in 1943, he emerged in the major leagues during an era characterized by a transition in playing styles and strategies, notably moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more power-oriented approach. As a position player, Darwin showcased his skills across 646 games, where he accumulated 559 hits, 83 home runs, and 328 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .251. Additionally, he demonstrated a degree of speed on the bases, recording 15 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Darwin's impact on the field was marked by his ability to contribute as both a power hitter and a versatile player. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, adapting to various roles as needed, which underscored the evolving nature of the game during his time. His achievements reflect the competitive spirit of the 1960s and 1970s, a period that saw significant changes in player dynamics and offensive strategies in Major League Baseball. Bobby Darwin remains a notable figure for his contributions during this transformative time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	4	1	0	0	0	7.0	12	8	0	9	6	10.29	0

Career ERA 10.29 vs. league average 3.77 across their career seasons — 172.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1962	LAA	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	3.3	8	4	4	6	10.80	—	0.0
1969	LAD	NL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.7	4	4	5	0	9.82	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
646	2224	250	559	76	16	83	328	15	160	577	0.251	0.311	0.412	0.723	1865.3

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +10.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.723 vs. league average 0.696 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
1962	LAA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	LAD	NL	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	LAD	NL	11	20	2	5	1	0	1	4	0	2	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	MIN	AL	145	513	48	137	20	2	22	80	2	38	145	0.267	.243 (+10%)	.310 (+5%)	.353 (+25%)	.664 (+16%)	1428.8
1973	MIN	AL	145	560	69	141	20	2	18	90	5	46	137	0.252	.256 (-2%)	.325 (-5%)	.378 (+3%)	.703 (avg)	-142.5
1974	MIN	AL	152	575	67	152	13	7	25	94	1	37	127	0.264	.256 (+3%)	.324 (-1%)	.369 (+20%)	.693 (+10%)	1023.9
1975	MIN	AL	48	169	26	37	6	0	5	18	2	18	44	0.219	.257 (-15%)	.327 (-6%)	.374 (-8%)	.701 (-7%)	-184.2
1975	ATL	AL	55	186	19	46	6	2	8	23	4	11	54	0.247	.257 (-4%)	.327 (-8%)	.374 (+15%)	.701 (+4%)	-184.2
1976	ATL	AL	25	73	6	18	3	1	1	5	0	6	16	0.247	.255 (-3%)	.320 (avg)	.360 (-1%)	.681 (-1%)	1.3
1976	BOS	AL	43	106	9	19	5	2	3	13	1	2	35	0.179	.255 (-30%)	.320 (-32%)	.360 (-3%)	.681 (-17%)	1.3
1977	BOS	AL	4	9	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1977	CHC	NL	11	12	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	538	510	964	39	25	4
P	4	1	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	LAA	P	1	1	0	0	1	0
1969	LAN	P	3	0	0	0	0	0
1971	LAN	OF	4	4	9	0	0	0
1972	MIN	OF	142	131	289	8	6	1
1973	MIN	OF	140	137	233	13	5	1
1974	MIN	OF	142	141	254	8	8	1
1975	MIN	OF	27	26	28	3	1	0
1975	ML4	OF	43	42	82	5	2	1
1976	ML4	OF	21	19	42	1	1	0
1976	BOS	OF	17	9	26	1	1	0
1977	BOS	OF	1	0	1	0	1	0
1977	CHN	OF	1	1	0	0	0	0