Daraka Shaheed

Daraka A. Shaheed

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 165 lb.

• School Contra Costa College

• Born ~1961

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Biographical Information

Daraka Shaheed has been a minor league player and a scout.

Shaheed was picked by the Houston Astros in the 31st round of the 1983 amateur draft. He hit .191/.342/.225 that summer as a backup infielder for the GCL Astros. In 1984, he batted .282/.387/.383 in 86 games for the Asheville Tourists; he was used in a utility role. He later was a professional scout for the Chicago White Sox, helping recommend the acquisitions of Simon Castro, Gavin Floyd, Jhan Marinez, Ozzie Martinez, Nestor Molina and José Quintana.