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| Darryl Strawberry | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Strawberry in 2016 | |
| Right fielder | |
| Born: March 12, 1962 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 6, 1983, for the New York Mets | |
| Last appearance | |
| October 3, 1999, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .259 |
| Runs batted in | 1,000 |
| Home runs | 335 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is an American former professional baseball right fielder who played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Between 1983 and 1999, Strawberry played for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and New York Yankees of MLB.
Early life[edit]
Professional career[edit]
Draft and minor leagues (1980–1983)[edit]
The New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB) selected Strawberry with the first overall pick of the 1980 MLB Draft.[1] At the time, Strawberry had committed to play college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and he told reporters that he would honor that commitment if the Mets did not offer him a "suitable contract".[2]
- 1980 draft
- 1980 Kingsport Mets
- 1981 Lynchburg Mets
- 1982 Jackson Mets
- 1983 Tidewater Tides
New York Mets (1983-1990)[edit]
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
- 1987
- 1988
- 1989
- 1990
Los Angeles Dodgers (1991-1993)[edit]
- 1991
- 1992
- 1993
San Francisco Giants (1994)[edit]
On June 19, 1994, the San Francisco Giants, who were in need of a right fielder after Willie McGee suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture, signed Strawberry.[3] Though the terms of the contract were not officially announced, it was believed to be $63,000, a prorated major league minimum.[4] Because Strawberry had not played professionally that season, he underwent a conditioning program and minor league assignment with the Giants before reporting to San Francisco.[3]
- 1994
New York Yankees (1995-1999)[edit]
- 1995
- 1996
- 1997
- 1998
- 1999
Retirement[edit]
Post-playing career[edit]
Player profile[edit]
Personal life[edit]
Career highlights[edit]
Honors[edit]
Strawberry was included on the 2005 ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but his career statistics were below expected for inductees,[5] and he received only six votes, far below the voting threshold required to appear on subsequent ballots.[6] Five years later, Strawberry, alongside Gooden, general manager Frank Cashen, and manager Davey Johnson, were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame for their contributions to the 1986 World Series.[7] The Mets will retire Strawberry's No. 18 jersey number in 2024.[8]
Awards[edit]
| Name of award | Time(s) | Year(s) | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL All-Star | 8 | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | TK | |
| NL Rookie of the Year | 1 | 1983 | TK | |
| Silver Slugger Award | 2 | 1988, 1990 | TK | |
| Notes: Per Baseball-Reference.com. †—Awarded to one player in the major leagues. ‡—Awarded for play in National League from 1983 to 1994, and for play in American League from 1995 to 1999. | ||||
Statistical highlights[edit]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Usher, George (June 4, 1980). "Mets Are Convinced, They Select Strawberry". Newsday. p. 90. Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Torpey, Mark (June 4, 1980). "Slim pickins' won't harvest this Strawberry". Citizen Register. p. D3. Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Georgatos, Dennis (June 20, 1994). "Giants reach desperate times, sign Darryl Strawberry". The Napa Valley Register. Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Jardine, Jeff (June 20, 1994). "The risk belongs to Strawberry". The Modesto Bee. p. C1. Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Harper, John (January 2, 2005). "Straw on ballot stirs memories of lost potential". New York Daily News. p. 63. Retrieved September 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Smiling Strawberry rejoins Mets". Democrat and Chronicle. Associated Press. March 8, 2005. p. 3D. Retrieved September 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Botte, Peter; Lelinwalla, Mark; McCarron, Anthony (August 2, 2010). "Niese & Francoeur at a loss". Newsday. p. 52. Retrieved September 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mets to retire numbers of Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry next season". ESPN. August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.