Bobby Darwin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobby Darwin |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: February 16, 1943 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| September 30, 1962, for the Los Angeles Angels | |||
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| August 18, 1977, for the Chicago Cubs | |||
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| Batting average | .251 | ||
| Home runs | 83 | ||
| Runs batted in | 328 | ||
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Arthur Bobby Lee Darwin, born on February 16, 1943, is an American baseball scout and a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as both a pitcher and an outfielder. Bobby Darwin played for several teams during his career, including the Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs.
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Bobby Darwin's Baseball Journey
Starting Out in Baseball
Bobby Darwin began his baseball journey as a right-handed pitcher. He played his first Major League game with the Los Angeles Angels in 1962 when he was just 19 years old. After that, he spent almost ten years playing in the minor leagues. During this time, he made a big change: he switched from being a pitcher to playing in the outfield, specifically center field. This change helped him become a regular Major League player.
Making His Mark with the Twins
In 1972, Bobby Darwin joined the Minnesota Twins and really started to shine as a Major League player. For three full seasons, from 1972 to 1974, he was a powerful hitter. He hit 65 home runs, which means he hit the ball out of the park for a score. He also brought in 264 runs batted in (RBIs), meaning his hits helped his teammates score runs.
During 1972 and 1974, Bobby Darwin was one of the top ten players in the American League for both home runs and RBIs. He also led the American League in strikeouts during these three seasons. A strikeout happens when a batter misses three pitches.
Later Career and Scouting
In the middle of the 1975 season, Bobby Darwin was traded from the Twins to the Milwaukee Brewers. He continued to play baseball as a part-time player in 1976 and 1977. He finished his professional playing career after the 1978 season.
After his playing days, Bobby Darwin stayed involved in baseball. In 1983, he became a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers. A scout's job is to find new talented players for a team. In 2010, he was honored for his many years of service with the Dodgers, showing his long-lasting dedication to the sport.
