Darin Erstad

Born: 6/4/1974 in Jamestown, ND, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-06-14 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Darin Charles Erstad

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Biography

Darin Erstad was a prominent American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1996 to 2009. Born in 1974, Erstad established himself as a versatile position player, known for his tenacity and all-around skill on the field. Over the course of his career, he played in 1,654 games, accumulating 1,697 hits and achieving a batting average of .282. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 124 home runs and 699 RBIs, complemented by his speed on the bases, which resulted in 179 stolen bases. Erstad's contributions to the game were recognized with two All-Star selections during his time in Major League Baseball. Erstad's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by a shift in offensive strategies and the increasing importance of power hitting. However, he stood out not only for his offensive abilities but also for his defensive skills, earning a reputation as a reliable outfielder and first baseman. He was a key player for the Anaheim Angels, where he played a significant role in their 2002 World Series championship, showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Throughout his career, Erstad's work ethic and commitment to the game left a lasting impact, making him a respected figure among peers and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1654	6024	913	1697	316	33	124	699	179	475	939	0.282	0.336	0.407	0.743	-2758.0

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.760 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
1996	LAA	AL	57	208	34	59	5	1	4	20	3	17	29	0.284	.269 (+5%)	.340 (-2%)	.426 (-12%)	.767 (-8%)	-294.7
1997	LAA	AL	139	539	99	161	34	4	16	77	23	51	86	0.299	.266 (+12%)	.336 (+7%)	.419 (+11%)	.756 (+9%)	1000.6
1998	LAA	AL	133	537	84	159	39	3	19	82	20	43	77	0.296	.266 (+11%)	.335 (+5%)	.420 (+16%)	.755 (+11%)	1164.7
1999	LAA	AL	142	585	84	148	22	5	13	53	13	47	101	0.253	.271 (-7%)	.344 (-11%)	.433 (-14%)	.778 (-12%)	-1602.9
2000	LAA	AL	157	676	121	240	39	6	25	100	28	64	82	0.355	.270 (+31%)	.344 (+19%)	.437 (+24%)	.782 (+22%)	3262.7
2001	LAA	AL	157	631	89	163	35	1	9	63	24	62	113	0.258	.263 (-2%)	.332 (avg)	.426 (-16%)	.758 (-9%)	-1100.8
2002	LAA	AL	150	625	99	177	28	4	10	73	23	27	67	0.283	.261 (+8%)	.331 (-5%)	.416 (-7%)	.747 (-6%)	-903.5
2003	LAA	AL	67	258	35	65	7	1	4	17	9	18	40	0.252	.264 (-5%)	.332 (-7%)	.422 (-21%)	.754 (-15%)	-689.6
2004	LAA	AL	125	495	79	146	29	1	7	69	16	37	74	0.295	.266 (+11%)	.335 (+3%)	.427 (-6%)	.762 (-2%)	-186.3
2005	LAA	AL	153	609	86	166	33	3	7	66	10	47	109	0.273	.264 (+3%)	.330 (-2%)	.418 (-11%)	.749 (-7%)	-879.1
2006	LAA	AL	40	95	8	21	8	1	0	5	1	6	18	0.221	.269 (-18%)	.336 (-17%)	.431 (-24%)	.768 (-21%)	-383.6
2007	CHW	AL	87	310	33	77	13	1	4	32	7	28	44	0.248	.268 (-7%)	.335 (-8%)	.422 (-21%)	.758 (-15%)	-860.5
2008	HOU	NL	140	322	49	89	16	0	4	31	2	14	68	0.276	.263 (+5%)	.333 (-7%)	.416 (-13%)	.749 (-10%)	-707.7
2009	HOU	NL	107	134	13	26	8	2	2	11	0	14	31	0.194	.262 (-26%)	.332 (-19%)	.417 (-21%)	.750 (-20%)	-577.5

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
29	118	18	40	9	0	3	12	5	17	0.339

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2005	ALCS	LAA	5	17	1	4	1	0	0	1	2	0.235
2005	ALDS2	LAA	5	20	1	6	2	0	3	0	6	0.300
2004	ALDS1	ANA	3	10	2	5	1	1	2	3	1	0.500
2002	ALCS	ANA	5	22	4	8	0	1	2	0	3	0.364
2002	ALDS1	ANA	4	19	4	8	2	0	2	0	1	0.421
2002	WS	ANA	7	30	6	9	3	1	3	1	4	0.300

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	627	559	4784	320	23	435
OF	887	822	2179	50	10	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1996	CAL	OF	48	47	121	2	3	0
1997	ANA	1B	126	120	999	64	11	92
1997	ANA	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1998	ANA	1B	70	57	464	39	2	46
1998	ANA	OF	72	70	116	4	1	2
1999	ANA	1B	78	72	669	41	1	59
1999	ANA	OF	69	68	185	7	0	1
2000	ANA	1B	3	0	5	0	0	0
2000	ANA	OF	136	136	350	9	3	2
2001	ANA	1B	12	7	64	7	0	8
2001	ANA	OF	146	146	398	10	1	3
2002	ANA	1B	5	0	9	0	0	2
2002	ANA	OF	143	142	452	11	1	3
2003	ANA	OF	66	66	190	2	0	1
2004	ANA	1B	124	124	986	66	4	83
2005	LAA	1B	147	144	1218	79	4	109
2006	LAA	1B	13	0	31	1	0	1
2006	LAA	OF	27	25	71	1	0	0
2007	CHA	1B	22	19	174	14	1	18
2007	CHA	OF	63	55	132	2	1	0
2008	HOU	1B	12	6	71	2	0	4
2008	HOU	OF	88	58	146	2	0	1
2009	HOU	1B	15	10	94	7	0	13
2009	HOU	OF	28	8	15	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	627
Left Field	352
Center Field	540
Right Field	20
Designated Hitter	49

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2004	Gold Glove	1B
2002	Gold Glove	OF
2000	Gold Glove	OF
2000	Player of the Week	Week of 2000-05-27
2000	Player of the Week	Week of 2000-07-08
2000	Silver Slugger	OF
2000	TSN All-Star	OF
1998	Player of the Week	Week of 1998-06-13

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2009	HOU	NL	$1,750,000
2008	HOU	NL	$1,000,000
2007	CHA	AL	$750,000
2006	LAA	AL	$8,750,000
2005	LAA	AL	$8,250,000
2004	ANA	AL	$7,750,000
2003	ANA	AL	$7,250,000
2002	ANA	AL	$6,250,000
2001	ANA	AL	$3,450,000
2000	ANA	AL	$2,500,000
1999	ANA	AL	$800,000
1998	ANA	AL	$550,000
1997	ANA	AL	$175,000
Total Career Earnings			$49,225,000