Danny Darwin
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Daniel Wayne ("Danny") Darwin (b.1955 in Bonham, Texas), known as the "Bonham Bullet," is a former veteran pitcher of 21 MLB seasons. He amassed 171 wins and 182 losses over his career for 8 different Major League teams with a 4.07 earned run average. His best season was at the age of 37 when he went 15-11 with a 3.26 ERA for the Boston Red Sox in 1993.
He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Texas Rangers on May 10, 1976, and received his first major league action on September 8, 1978. He pitched two innings of relief in an 11-4 loss against the Oakland Athletics, giving up one run and two hits.
He had his first major league start on September 24, 1978, in which he also earned his first win. He pitched six innings, giving up eight hits, striking out seven, and allowing only one walk.
Darwin did not become a full time starter until 1981, a strike-shortened season. He made 22 starts that year, carving out a 9-9 record with a 3.64 ERA.
Currently, he serves as the Pitching Coach for the Jacksonville Suns.
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