Darryl Strawberry

Darryl Strawberry
Birthdate 3/12/1962
Death Date
Debut Year 1983
Year of Induction
Teams Dodgers, Giants, Mets, Yankees
Positions Designated Hitter, Right Field

The #1 pick in the 1980 draft, Darryl Strawberry was the Rookie of the Year, a three-time World Champion, and eight-time All Star.

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Darryl Strawberry earned the Rookie of the Year Award then reeled off 8 straight All Star campaigns

Darryl Strawberry earned the Rookie of the Year Award then reeled off 8 straight All Star campaigns

Chosen as the first overall pick in the 1980 draft, Darryl Strawberry arrived to professional baseball with high expectations. After cruising through three minor league seasons, Strawberry made his MLB debut in early May, 1983. In 122 games, Strawberry slugged 26 homers and drove in 74 to earn the R
In 1987 Strawberry posted career highs in homers, steals, total bases and WAR

In 1987 Strawberry posted career highs in homers, steals, total bases and WAR

Advance scouts stay one step ahead of the teams that employ them, scouting their next opponent. They take a snapshot of how the opposing team is doing in the games before their teams plays them. Shown here is a Dodgers advance scouting report on Darryl Strawberry dated May 21, 1987. The scout watche
Dwight Gooden and Strawberry combined to give the New York Mets the most exciting tadem in baseball

Dwight Gooden and Strawberry combined to give the New York Mets the most exciting tadem in baseball

The Mets of the mid-1980s were a talented and hard-partying group. The ’86 champions were led by dynamic youngsters Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden. By the time New York hosted the championship parade, the two Rookies of the Year combined for six All Star appearances. Gooden’s trophy

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