Darrin Fletcher

Born: 10/3/1966 in Elmhurst, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-09-10 | Final Game: 2002-07-16

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

Full name: Darrin Glen Fletcher

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Biography

Darrin Fletcher, born in 1966, made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 1989 to 2002. Primarily known as a catcher and later as a utility player, Fletcher played in 1,245 games and finished with a career batting average of .269. He accumulated 1,048 hits, 124 home runs, and 583 RBIs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively while also being a reliable presence behind the plate. His career spanned an era characterized by increasing offensive production in the late 1990s, and he was recognized for his solid all-around play, earning an All-Star selection during his tenure. Fletcher's playing style was marked by his versatility; while he was primarily utilized as a catcher, he also filled roles at other positions, demonstrating adaptability. Known for his strong work ethic and leadership qualities, he played for several teams throughout his career, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and Chicago White Sox. His contributions to the game extended beyond just statistics, as he was respected by teammates and coaches alike for his approach to the game and ability to handle pitchers effectively. Fletcher's legacy is remembered as a testament to the dedicated players who thrived in the evolving landscape of baseball during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1245	3902	377	1048	214	8	124	583	2	255	399	0.269	0.318	0.423	0.740	-2194.3

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.740 vs. league average 0.745 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
1989	LAD	NL	5	8	1	4	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	LAD	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	PHI	NL	9	22	3	3	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	PHI	NL	46	136	5	31	8	0	1	12	0	5	15	0.228	.255 (-11%)	.323 (-21%)	.384 (-20%)	.708 (-20%)	-490.4
1992	WSN	NL	83	222	13	54	10	2	2	26	0	14	28	0.243	.255 (-5%)	.322 (-10%)	.377 (-12%)	.699 (-11%)	-490.2
1993	WSN	NL	133	396	33	101	20	1	9	60	0	34	40	0.255	.265 (-4%)	.332 (-4%)	.403 (-6%)	.735 (-5%)	-392.5
1994	WSN	NL	94	285	28	74	18	1	10	57	0	25	23	0.260	.269 (-4%)	.338 (-7%)	.424 (+3%)	.763 (-2%)	-257.3
1995	WSN	NL	110	350	42	100	21	1	11	45	0	32	23	0.286	.266 (+7%)	.337 (+4%)	.417 (+7%)	.755 (+5%)	384.8
1996	WSN	NL	127	394	41	105	22	0	12	57	0	27	42	0.266	.269 (-1%)	.340 (-6%)	.426 (-3%)	.767 (-4%)	-380.3
1997	WSN	NL	96	310	39	86	20	1	17	55	1	17	35	0.277	.266 (+4%)	.336 (-4%)	.419 (+22%)	.756 (+11%)	534.3
1998	TOR	AL	124	407	37	115	23	1	9	52	0	25	39	0.283	.266 (+6%)	.335 (-2%)	.420 (-2%)	.755 (-2%)	-253.0
1999	TOR	AL	115	412	48	120	26	0	18	80	0	26	47	0.291	.271 (+7%)	.344 (-2%)	.433 (+12%)	.778 (+6%)	417.6
2000	TOR	AL	122	416	43	133	19	1	20	58	1	20	45	0.320	.270 (+18%)	.344 (+3%)	.437 (+18%)	.782 (+11%)	886.0
2001	TOR	AL	134	416	36	94	20	0	11	56	0	24	43	0.226	.263 (-14%)	.332 (-17%)	.426 (-17%)	.758 (-17%)	-1580.4
2002	TOR	AL	45	127	8	28	6	0	3	22	0	4	13	0.220	.261 (-16%)	.331 (-28%)	.416 (-19%)	.747 (-23%)	-573.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1143	1028	6678	406	47	49

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	LAN	C	5	1	16	1	0	0
1990	LAN	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1990	PHI	C	6	6	30	3	0	0
1991	PHI	C	45	36	242	22	2	1
1992	MON	C	69	59	360	33	2	3
1993	MON	C	127	105	620	41	8	3
1994	MON	C	81	79	479	20	2	4
1995	MON	C	98	93	612	45	4	8
1996	MON	C	112	104	721	30	6	5
1997	MON	C	83	79	606	26	4	4
1998	TOR	C	121	114	832	51	8	1
1999	TOR	C	113	106	638	42	2	4
2000	TOR	C	117	103	621	39	4	7
2001	TOR	C	129	114	720	41	4	8
2002	TOR	C	36	29	181	12	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1143
Designated Hitter	8

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2002	TOR	AL	$3,825,000
2001	TOR	AL	$3,525,000
2000	TOR	AL	$2,500,000
1999	TOR	AL	$2,625,000
1998	TOR	AL	$1,475,000
1997	MON	NL	$1,350,000
1996	MON	NL	$1,125,000
1995	MON	NL	$900,000
1994	MON	NL	$615,000
1993	MON	NL	$170,000
1992	MON	NL	$125,000
1990	LAN	NL	$100,000
Total Career Earnings			$18,335,000