Darin Downs

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16+13 innings pitched. Downs was released by the Astros on May 21, 2015. [8]

Long Island Ducks

On July 13, 2015, Downs signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. In 12 starts for the Ducks, he logged a 4-5 record and 3.86 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 67+23 innings pitched.

Downs made 17 starts for Long Island in 2016, compiling an 8-5 record and 3.60 ERA with 108 strikeouts over 105 innings of work.

Lamigo Monkeys

On February 8, 2017, Downs signed with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. [9] He had a 10–3 record and a 3.49 ERA with 143 strikeouts in 25 appearances during the regular season. [10]

Downs re-signed with the club on January 15, 2018. [11] After surrendering 15 runs over 7+13 innings in 2 starts, he was released on May 27. [12]

Sultanes de Monterrey

On July 25, 2018, Downs signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. In 12 appearances (five starts) for Monterrey, he recorded a 3.42 ERA with 28 strikeouts and one save across 26+13 innings pitched. Downs became a free agent following the season.

Long Island Ducks (second stint)

On April 2, 2019, Downs signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [13]

Acereros de Monclova

On June 4, 2019, Downs had his contract purchased by the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. He made two appearances for Monclova, but struggled immensely, allowing six earned runs across 1+13 innings. Downs was released by the Acereros on June 10.

Long Island Ducks (third stint)

On June 14, 2019, Downs signed back with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.

Melbourne Aces

On December 25, 2019, the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League announced the signing of Downs. He went on to record a 0.95 ERA in 19 innings for the Aces in the 2019 season. [14]

Long Island Ducks (fourth stint)

On June 19, 2021, Downs spent the season as the pitching coach for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Downs also signed with the team as a player, and recorded a 6–5 record and 4.50 ERA with 93 strikeouts across 19 starts for the club.

Coaching career

On March 4, 2021, Downs was announced as the pitching coach for the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2021 season. [15]

References

  1. Tigers send down Danny Worth, Luis Marte, call up Jose Ortega, Darin Downs Freep.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2013 Tigers Information Guide (PDF). 2013. pp. 116–118. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 12, 2013.
  3. Schmehl, James. Detroit Tigers' Darin Downs overcomes life-threatening head injury to earn first big league callup MLive.com Retrieved 5 July 2012
  4. "Tigers Designate Matt Young For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
  5. Miguel Cabrera HR caps 5-run, two-out rally in 10th for Tigers ESPN.com. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  6. "Downs gets surprise call to join Tigers | tigers.com: News". Archived from the original on September 13, 2013.
  7. Astros activate Jesus Guzman, place Darin Downs on DL
  8. "Astros Release Darin Downs". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  9. 第二位洋投確定 Darin Downs加盟Lamigo
  10. 道恩斯個人成績
  11. "Lamigo Monkeys sign Darin Downs for 2018 season". January 15, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2018.
  12. "Monkeys Release Darin Downs, Call Up Zeke Spruill". May 27, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  13. "Former MLB Pitchers Downs, Burgos Join Ducks". Long Island Ducks. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  14. "Baseball Australia".
  15. "Darin Downs Hired as Ducks Pitching Coach". March 4, 2021.
Darin Downs
Darin Downs with Houston Astros May 2014.jpg
Downs with the Houston Astros
Starting pitcher
Born: (1984-12-26) December 26, 1984 (age 40)
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: July 3, 2012, for the Detroit Tigers
CPBL: August 6, 2016, for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions
Last appearance
MLB: September 19, 2014, for the Houston Astros
CPBL: May 26, 2018, for the Lamigo Monkeys