Darryl Motley

Born: 1/21/1960 in Muskogee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-08-10 | Final Game: 1987-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 196 lbs

Full name: Darryl DeWayne Motley

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Biography

Darryl Motley was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1981 until his retirement in 1987. Born in 1960, Motley played primarily as an outfielder and is best known for his time with the Kansas City Royals, where he showcased a blend of power and speed. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 413 games, accumulating 324 hits, 44 home runs, and 159 RBIs. His batting average stood at .243, and he also recorded 19 stolen bases, demonstrating his versatility on the field. Motley's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the emergence of more athletic players and the increasing importance of power hitting. While he may not have reached the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the Royals were pivotal, especially during a time when the team was striving for success in the American League. His ability to hit for power while also being a threat on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams and left a lasting impact on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
413	1333	156	324	60	10	44	159	19	67	186	0.243	0.280	0.402	0.682	-1209.8

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 13.9% below league average.

Career SLG .402 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.682 vs. league average 0.717 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
1981	KCR	AL	42	125	15	29	4	0	2	8	1	7	15	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.320 (-14%)	.368 (-15%)	.688 (-15%)	-309.1
1983	KCR	AL	19	68	9	16	1	2	3	11	2	2	8	0.235	.260 (-10%)	.324 (-19%)	.389 (+13%)	.714 (-1%)	-53.8
1984	KCR	AL	146	522	64	148	25	6	15	70	10	28	73	0.284	.259 (+9%)	.322 (-1%)	.384 (+15%)	.707 (+7%)	577.8
1985	KCR	AL	123	383	45	85	20	1	17	49	6	18	57	0.222	.257 (-14%)	.323 (-20%)	.390 (+6%)	.714 (-6%)	-663.4
1986	KCR	AL	72	217	22	44	9	1	7	20	0	11	31	0.203	.257 (-21%)	.325 (-26%)	.395 (-11%)	.720 (-18%)	-761.3
1986	ATL	NL	5	10	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	-761.3
1987	ATL	NL	6	8	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0