Darryl Motley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Darryl Motley |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: January 21, 1960 Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: August 10, 1981, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
| NPB: July 1, 1992, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |||
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| MLB: May 17, 1987, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| NPB: June 5, 1993, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .243 | ||
| Home runs | 44 | ||
| Runs batted in | 159 | ||
| NPB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .222 | ||
| Home runs | 7 | ||
| Runs batted in | 40 | ||
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Darryl DeWayne Motley, born on January 21, 1960, is a former American baseball player. He was an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves. His MLB career lasted six seasons, from 1981 to 1987. During his time in MLB, Motley played in 413 games. He hit 44 home runs and had 159 runs batted in (RBIs). His batting average was .243. After playing in MLB, Motley also played two seasons in Japan. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in 1992 and 1993.
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Playing Career Highlights
Darryl Motley had several important moments in his baseball career. He played a key role in a major championship. He also continued to play professionally after his time in MLB.
The 1985 World Series
In 1985, Darryl Motley was the starting left fielder for the Kansas City Royals. The Royals made it to the 1985 World Series that year. They played against the St. Louis Cardinals. The series went all the way to Game 7, which was the deciding game.
Motley's Big Home Run
In Game 7 of the 1985 World Series, Motley hit a very important home run. This happened early in the game. His 2-run home run gave the Royals a 2–0 lead. The ball went into the left field bleachers. Before hitting the home run, Motley had hit a similar pitch foul. He was so frustrated that he broke his bat. He then picked a new bat and hit the winning home run.
The Final Out
Darryl Motley also made the final play of the 1985 World Series. He caught a fly ball hit by Andy Van Slyke. This catch secured the championship for the Kansas City Royals. It was a memorable moment for Motley and the team.
Playing After MLB
After his time in Major League Baseball, Motley continued his baseball career. He played in Japan for two seasons. He was with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 1992 and 1993.
Motley also played four years in the Northern League. This was an independent baseball league. He played for the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks from 1996 to 1999. In the Redhawks' first season in 1996, Motley had an amazing year. He batted .346, hit 26 home runs, and had 103 RBIs in just 82 games.
