Darnell Sweeney

Born: 2/1/1991 in Hollywood, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-08-20 | Final Game: 2018-08-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Darnell Thomas Sweeney

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Biography

Darnell Sweeney, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 2015 until 2018. Primarily known for his versatility as a position player, Sweeney made a mark in the league while playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 39 games, where he recorded 15 hits, including three home runs, and brought in 11 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .172. Despite his struggles at the plate, Sweeney showcased the potential to contribute in key moments. Sweeney's journey through baseball began in the minor leagues, where he developed his skills and earned a reputation for his athleticism and defensive capabilities. He played during an era that was seeing a shift towards increased analytics and specialization in player roles. Although his major league tenure was short-lived, Darnell Sweeney remains a part of baseball history, representing the challenges and opportunities faced by players striving to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. After retiring in 2018, he left behind a legacy as a player who persevered through the ups and downs of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
39	87	9	15	4	1	3	11	0	15	27	0.172	0.294	0.345	0.639	-158.0

Career AVG .172 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.639 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 11.8% below 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
2015	PHI	NL	37	85	9	15	4	1	3	11	0	13	27	0.176	.254 (-31%)	.316 (-10%)	.404 (-13%)	.721 (-11%)	-158.0
2018	TOR	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	9	8	14	13	2	4
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
OF	15	14	23	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2015	PHI	2B	9	8	14	13	2	4
2015	PHI	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2015	PHI	OF	14	13	21	1	1	0
2018	TOR	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2018	TOR	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	9
Third Base	2
Left Field	13
Center Field	2
Right Field	1