Darrell Porter
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Darrell Ray Porter
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 193 lb.
- Debut September 2, 1971
- Final Game October 4, 1987
- Born January 17, 1952 in Joplin, MO USA
- Died August 5, 2002 in Sugar Creek, MO USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Catcher Darrell Porter was one of several Kansas City Royals who struggled with drug problems in the early '80s. Porter left the team for a time in 1980 to go into rehab. The following season, he joined the St. Louis Cardinals, and in 1982, he starred in the postseason, being named MVP of the NLCS and the World Series.
As of 2007, Porter is tied at 9th with Tim McCarver on the Modern Era passed ball list at 132.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 4-time AL All-Star (1974 & 1978-1980)
- 1982 NLCS MVP
- 1982 World Series MVP
- AL Bases on Balls Leader (1979)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1979)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1979)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1979)
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982.
