Darryl Strawberry, baseball player, 335 home runs, 1983-1999

Darryl Strawberry

Born: 3/12/1962 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-05-06 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Darryl Eugene Strawberry

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Biography

Darryl Strawberry was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1983 to 1999. Born in 1962, he made his debut with the New York Mets, quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting talents of his generation. Known for his powerful hitting and speed on the base paths, Strawberry played in 1,583 games, amassing 1,401 hits, 335 home runs, and 1,000 RBIs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .259 and 221 stolen bases. His combination of power and athleticism made him a formidable presence in the lineup, contributing significantly to the Mets' success during the late 1980s. Strawberry's accolades included being named the Rookie of the Year and TSN Rookie Player of the Year, as well as earning eight All-Star selections throughout his career. He played a key role in the Mets' 1986 World Series championship season, further solidifying his legacy in baseball history. Strawberry's career also reflected the challenges and triumphs of the era, as he navigated personal struggles while remaining a celebrated player. His impact on the game extended beyond the diamond, as he became an influential figure in discussions around recovery and resilience, making him a notable player in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1583 5418 898 1401 256 38 335 1000 221 816 1352 0.259 0.357 0.505 0.862 22129.1

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career SLG .505 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +25.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.862 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — +17.8% above 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
1983 NYN NL 122 420 63 108 15 7 26 74 19 47 128 0.257 .260 (-1%) .324 (+3%) .389 (+32%) .714 (+19%) 1448.9
1984 NYN NL 147 522 75 131 27 4 26 97 27 75 131 0.251 .259 (-3%) .322 (+6%) .384 (+21%) .707 (+14%) 1534.9
1985 NYN NL 111 393 78 109 15 4 29 79 26 73 96 0.277 .257 (+8%) .323 (+20%) .390 (+43%) .714 (+33%) 2578.2
1986 NYN NL 136 475 76 123 27 5 27 93 28 72 141 0.259 .257 (avg) .325 (+10%) .395 (+28%) .720 (+20%) 1885.8
1987 NYN NL 154 532 108 151 32 5 39 104 36 97 122 0.284 .262 (+8%) .331 (+20%) .415 (+40%) .746 (+31%) 3726.5
1988 NYN NL 153 543 101 146 27 3 39 101 29 85 127 0.269 .254 (+6%) .317 (+15%) .377 (+44%) .695 (+31%) 3354.5
1989 NYN NL 134 476 69 107 26 1 29 77 11 61 105 0.225 .254 (-12%) .319 (-2%) .375 (+24%) .694 (+12%) 1027.4
1990 NYN NL 152 542 92 150 18 1 37 108 15 70 110 0.277 .257 (+7%) .324 (+11%) .385 (+35%) .710 (+24%) 2634.5
1991 LAD NL 139 505 86 134 22 4 28 99 10 75 125 0.265 .255 (+4%) .323 (+12%) .384 (+28%) .708 (+20%) 2088.2
1992 LAD NL 43 156 20 37 8 0 5 25 3 19 34 0.237 .255 (-7%) .322 (avg) .377 (+2%) .699 (+1%) 43.0
1993 LAD NL 32 100 12 14 2 0 5 12 1 16 19 0.140 .265 (-47%) .332 (-20%) .403 (-23%) .735 (-22%) -376.5
1994 SFG NL 29 92 13 22 3 1 4 17 0 19 22 0.239 .269 (-11%) .338 (+7%) .424 (avg) .763 (+3%) 76.6
1995 NYY AL 32 87 15 24 4 1 3 13 0 10 22 0.276 .266 (+3%) .337 (+8%) .417 (+7%) .755 (+8%) 133.4
1996 NYY AL 63 202 35 53 13 0 11 36 6 31 55 0.262 .269 (-3%) .340 (+5%) .426 (+15%) .767 (+11%) 410.8
1997 NYY AL 11 29 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 3 9 0.103 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYY AL 101 295 44 73 11 2 24 57 8 46 90 0.247 .266 (-7%) .335 (+6%) .420 (+29%) .755 (+19%) 1102.1
1999 NYY AL 24 49 10 16 5 0 3 6 2 17 16 0.327 — — — — 460.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
40 126 20 32 4 0 9 22 18 38 0.254

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 ALCS NYA 3 6 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.333
1999 ALDS2 NYA 2 6 2 2 0 0 1 3 1 0 0.333
1999 WS NYA 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.333
1996 ALCS NYA 4 12 4 5 0 0 3 5 2 2 0.417
1996 ALDS2 NYA 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
1996 WS NYA 5 16 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 6 0.188
1995 ALDS2 NYA 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1988 NLCS NYN 7 30 5 9 2 0 1 6 2 5 0.300
1986 NLCS NYN 6 22 4 5 1 0 2 5 3 12 0.227
1986 WS NYN 7 24 4 5 1 0 1 1 4 6 0.208

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1384 1357 2515 76 62 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 NYN OF 117 114 232 8 4 0
1984 NYN OF 146 143 276 11 6 3
1985 NYN OF 110 108 211 5 2 2
1986 NYN OF 131 127 226 10 6 3
1987 NYN OF 151 149 272 6 8 3
1988 NYN OF 150 149 297 4 9 3
1989 NYN OF 131 128 272 4 8 2
1990 NYN OF 149 146 268 10 3 4
1991 LAN OF 136 136 209 11 5 2
1992 LAN OF 42 41 67 2 1 0
1993 LAN OF 29 29 37 1 4 0
1994 SFN OF 27 27 61 1 2 1
1995 NYA OF 11 10 18 2 2 1
1996 NYA OF 34 31 45 1 0 0
1997 NYA OF 4 4 5 0 0 0
1998 NYA OF 16 15 19 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 54
Center Field 48
Right Field 1308
Designated Hitter 143

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1998 Player of the Week Week of 1998-04-11
1991 Player of the Week Week of 1991-08-24
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-06-09
1990 Silver Slugger OF
1990 TSN All-Star OF
1988 Silver Slugger OF
1988 TSN All-Star OF
1987 Player of the Month September
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-07-19
1985 Player of the Week Week of 1985-08-09
1984 Player of the Week Week of 1984-07-20
1983 Rookie of the Year
1983 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 NYA AL $875,000
1997 NYA AL $750,000
1996 NYA AL $300,000
1995 LAN NL $5,300,000
1995 NYA AL $675,000
1994 LAN NL $3,300,000
1994 SFN NL $109,000
1993 LAN NL $3,800,000
1992 LAN NL $4,050,000
1991 LAN NL $3,800,000
1990 NYN NL $1,850,000
1989 NYN NL $1,495,000
1988 NYN NL $1,320,000
1987 NYN NL $1,245,000
1986 NYN NL $945,000
1985 NYN NL $516,667
Total Career Earnings $30,330,667

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1991 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 76.0 336 0
1990 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 167.0 336 0
1988 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 236.0 336 7
1987 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 95.0 336 0
1983 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 106.0 120 18