Darren Lewis
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| Born: | August 28, 1967 |
| Birthplace: | Berkely, California |
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| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 189 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 18th Round, 1988 by Oakland Athletics |
| College: | University of California |
| High School: | Moreau Catholic (CA) |
| Other Teams: | Oakland Athletics 1990 San Fran Giants 1991-1995 Cincinnati Reds 1995 Chicago White Sox 1996-97 Los Angeles Dodgers 1997 Chicago Cubs 2002 |
| Years with Boston: | 1998 - 2001 |
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Overall Career
Darren Joel Lewis (born August 28, 1967), a.k.a "DLew" played all or parts of 13 major league seasons. He was primarily known as one of the premier defensive outfielders of the 1990's.
DLew played four seasons for the Boston Red Sox, 1998-2001. In 468 games for the Red Sox, he compiled a .256 batting average, 60 doubles, and 65 stolen bases. In 455 games in the outfield for Boston, Lewis made only eight errors.
In one of Jimy Williams's many foolish decisions, Lewis pinch-ran for DH Manny Ramirez in the late innings of a 2001 season-opening loss to the Baltimore Orioles and was allowed to bat in the DH spot for the remainder of the game while Dante Bichette and Jose Offerman rotted on the bench with runners in scoring position.
DLew's Moment in the Sun
In Boston's dramatic come-from-behind victory over the Cleveland Indians in the 1999 ALDS, DLew, appearing in four games, went 6 for 16 (.375) with a .412 OBP, 5 runs and 2 RBI.
Awards
- 1994 National League Gold Glove - OF
Trivia
- Played a Major League Record 392 games without an error. Errorless streak ended on June 30, 1994 when DLew, playing for the Giants, allowed Montreal Expos OF Cliff Floyd's single to skip under his glove. This was Lewis's first error in 938 chances in the majors.
- Dusty Baker, who managed Lewis while with the Giants, named his son after him. Said child was later nearly killed at home plate during the 2002 World Series.
- Lent his name to the greatest SoSH poster ever.
Transactions
- January 14, 1986: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th round of the 1986 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 2, 1987: Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 45th round of the 1987 amateur draft, but did not sign.
- June 1, 1988: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 18th round of the 1988 amateur draft. Player signed June 8, 1988.
- December 4, 1990: Traded by the Oakland Athletics with Pedro Pena (PTBNL) to the San Francisco Giants for Ernest Riles.
- July 21, 1995: Traded by the San Francisco Giants with Dave Burba and Mark Portugal to the Cincinnati Reds for Ricky Pickett, John Roper, Deion Sanders, Scott Service, and David McCarty.
- December 1, 1995: Released by the Cincinnati Reds.
- December 14, 1995: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
- August 27, 1997: Traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Chad Fonville (PTBNL).
- October 27, 1997: Granted Free Agency.
- December 23, 1997: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- November 3, 1998: Granted Free Agency.
- November 5, 1998: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- November 5, 2001: Granted Free Agency.
- January 14, 2002: Signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs.
- July 31, 2002: Traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Chad Hermansen.
