Biography

Darren Daulton spent more than 16 years in the Philadelphia Phillies organization before finishing his career with the 1997 World Champion Florida Marlins. He played in 1,161 Major League Baseball regular season games between 1983 and 1997 and was a member of two National League Championship teams. During his career he won the RBI title, Silver Slugger Award, and Comeback Player of the Year Award. He is ranked as the 25th greatest catcher of all-time by Bill James in the 2003 edition of the Historical Baseball Abstract.

He was a strong-armed, All-Star defensive catcher who annually ranked among league leaders in throwing out base runners. Darren became known for his intensity on the field and outstanding leadership in the clubhouse. His mental toughness as a catcher was unmatched; he continued to play for years despite nine knee surgeries.

During his career, Darren’s combination of leadership, work ethic, and playing skills made him a standout throughout the league. Darren will be coaching at camp and teaching the baseball skills that made him a champion.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (NATIONAL LEAGUE)

1992

• ALL-STAR
• RBI CHAMPION, 109 RUNS BATTED IN (4TH CATCHER IN HISTORY TO WIN TITLE)
• SILVER SLUGGER AWARD (BEST HITTING CATCHER)
• FINISHED SIXTH PLACE, MOST VALUBALE PLAYER VOTING
• FINISHED IN THE TOP 10 IN ON BASE PERCENTAGE, SLUGGING PERCENTAGE, OPS, HOME RUNS, RUNS CREATED, AND EXTRA BASE HITS.
• THE PHILADELPHIA SPORTSWRITERS PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

• ALL-STAR
• NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT
• PLAYED IN WORLD SERIES
• FINISHED SEVENTH PLACE, MOST VALUBALE PLAYER VOTING
• FINISHED SIXTH PLACE, 105 RUNS BATTED IN
• FINISHED IN THE TOP 10 IN ON BASE PERCENTAGE, WALKS, EXTRA BASE HITS, TIMES ON BASE, AND INTENTIONAL WALKS.

• CAREER HIGH BATTING AVERAGE .300
• CAREER HIGH SLUGGING PERCENTAGE .549

• ALL-STAR

• NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT
• WORLD SERIES CHAMPION
• COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
• RETIREMENT

2000

• RUNNER-UP FOR PHILLIES' MANAGER JOB

• RANKED AS THE 25TH GREATEST CATCHER OF ALL-TIME BY BILL JAMES IN THE 2003 EDITION OF HIS HISTORICAL BASEBALL ABSTRACT
• SELECTED PHILLIES CATCHER FOR THE ALL-VET TEAM; VETERAN'S STADIUM, PHILADELPHIA

• INDUCTED INTO THE KANSAS SPORTS HALL OF FAME

• INDUCTED INTO THE KANSAS BASEBALL HALL OF FAME