Darren O'Day

Darren Christopher O'Day

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 225 lb.
• School University of Florida
• High School Bishop Kenny High School
• Debut March 31, 2008
• Final Game July 11, 2022
• Born October 22, 1982 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

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Biographical Information

Side-arm pitcher Darren O'Day was signed by the scout Tom Kotchman for the Los Angeles Angels as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He was selected by the New York Mets in the 2008 Rule V Draft.

O'Day was involved with in a strange incident in 2009. After being acquired by the Texas Rangers from the New York Mets, O'Day arrived during the April 22 game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto. He went to the bullpen before a jersey could be prepared. The game went into extra innings, and his services on the mound were required. Since he did not yet have a uniform of his own, he donned Kason Gabbard's #30 jersey (Gabbard was in AAA ball at the time). The rest of the season and next, O'Day wore #56.

He announced his retirement following the 2022 season, which he spent with the Atlanta Braves. He pitched in 644 games in 15 major league seasons - all of them in relief. He went 42-21 with a 2.59 ERA and 21 saves and was 39 in his final season.

Notable Achievements

• AL All-Star (2015)

Further Reading

• Brian Murphy: "Submariner O'Day retires after 15 seasons", mlb.com, January 30, 2023. [1]

Related Sites

• Darren O'Day on mlb.com
• University of Florida bio