Danny Darwin was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for several teams during his career. He was born on October 25, 1955, in Bonham, Texas, and attended high school in Bonham. After high school, he attended Grayson County College in Denison, Texas, where he played baseball and was eventually drafted by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 1976 Major League Baseball draft.
Darwin made his Major League debut with the Rangers in 1978 and played with the team until 1980. He then played for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1981 to 1982 before being traded to the Houston Astros in 1984. Darwin played for the Astros until 1988 and was a key member of the team's pitching staff during that time.
In 1989, Darwin signed with the Boston Red Sox and played for the team until 1992. He then played for the Houston Astros again from 1993 to 1994 before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1995. Darwin played for the White Sox until 1996 before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for the Pirates until 1997 before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in 1998, which would be his final season in the Major Leagues.
Throughout his career, Darwin was known for his versatility as a pitcher. He was able to pitch both as a starter and a reliever, and he was also able to pitch effectively with both his right and left arms. Darwin was also known for his durability, as he was able to pitch over 200 innings in a season several times during his career.
In total, Darwin played in 21 Major League seasons and pitched for eight different teams. He finished his career with a record of 171-182 and an ERA of 3.84. He also recorded 2,029 strikeouts and 21 complete games during his career.
After retiring from baseball, Darwin became a pitching coach for several Minor League teams. He also served as a pitching coach for the Texas Rangers from 2003 to 2006 and for the San Francisco Giants from 2007 to 2011. In 2012, Darwin was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the team during his playing career.
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