Darrell Evans Stats & Facts

Darrell Evans Stats & Facts

Darrell Evans Positions: Third Baseman and First BasemanBats: Left  •  Throws: Right6-2, 200lb (188cm, 90kg)Born: May 26, 1947 (Age: 73-259d) in Pasadena, CADraft: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 13th round of the 1965 MLB June Amateur Draft from Muir HS (Altadena, CA), the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1966 MLB January Draft-Secondary Phase from Pasadena City College (Pasadena, CA), the Detroit Tigers in the 5th round of the 1966 MLB June Draft-Secondary Phase from Pasadena City College…

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

Darrell Evans becomes the first player in major league history to hit 40 home runs in a season in both leagues. The Tigers first baseman, who had hit 41 with the Braves in 1973, goes deep off Blue Jays’ hurler Dave Stieb to reach 40 on the last day of the season.

Martha and the Vandellas’ iconic hit Dancing in the Streets played as Tigers win home opener

Martha and the Vandellas’ iconic hit Dancing in the Streets played as Tigers win home opener

Martha and the Vandellas’ iconic hit Dancing in the Streets, which was recorded a couple of miles north of the ballpark twenty years ago at the Motown Studios, finally is played over the public address system at Tiger Stadium. Jim Campbell, the Detroit’s GM who thought the lyrics might cause rowdiness in the stands, finally gives into the wishes of his younger fans, resulting in a ballpark tradition of the crowd cheering when Martha Reeves belts out the immortal words,“Can’t Forget the Motor City.”

In the third annual free agent re-entry draft Pete Rose, Tommy John and Darrell Evans are the biggest names among the eligible players.

In the third annual free agent re-entry draft Pete Rose, Tommy John and Darrell Evans are the biggest names among the eligible players.

1978 – In the third annual free agent re-entry draft held at the the New York Plaza Hotel, Pete Rose, Tommy John and Darrell Evans are the biggest names among the eligible players.

Randy Jones ties Christy Mathewson’s record by going 68 innings without a base on balls
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Randy Jones ties Christy Mathewson’s record by going 68 innings without a base on balls

Randy Jones pitches the Padres to a 4 – 2 win over the Giants, and ties Christy Mathewson’s 63-year-old National League record by going 68 innings without a base on balls. He receives a standing ovation from the home crowd after striking out Darrell Evans to end the 7th. His streak ends when he walks C Marc Hill leading off the 8th. It is Jones’s 13th win of the year.

The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade

The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, The Gaints pick up Darrell Evans in a trade

On June 13 1976, The Mets sweep the Giants in a twin bill at Candlestick Park, 4-2 and 4-1. The victories mark the first time in 17 tries that the team has won two games on the same day. The Giants also acquire Darrell Evans by trading flashy first baseman Willie Montanez to the Atlanta…

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season

    On September 29, 1973, At Fulton County Stadium, Hank Aaron hits his 40th home run, making the Atlanta Braves the first team in history to have three players with 40 or more home runs in one season. Aaron, who becomes the oldest player to hit 40 home runs, joins teammates Darrell Evans and…

Dock Ellis walks a batter without ever throwing a pitch to him.

Dock Ellis walks a batter without ever throwing a pitch to him.

On June 13 1973, At Atlanta Fulton County Stadium, in the 4th inning, Dock Ellis walks a batter without ever throwing a pitch to him. After going 2-0 on the Atlanta left fielder Sonny Jackson, the Pirates right-hander is replaced by Ramon Hernandez, who throws two more balls to Dick Dietz, a pinch-hitter for Jackson,…