| Celebrated Name: | Darryl Strawberry |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Darryl Eugene Strawberry |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 62 years old |
| Birth Date: | 12 March 1962 |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.98 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Tracy Boulware (m. 2006), Charisse Strawberry (m. 1993–2006), Lisa Andrews (m. 1985–1993) |
| Children: | Yes (D. J. Strawberry, Jordan Strawberry, Jade Strawberry, Jewel Strawberry) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | American former professional baseball right fielder and author |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $2 million |
| Last Updated: | April 2024 |
The eight-time All-Star team member, Darryl Strawberry, is an American former professional baseball player. Currently serving as a Christian Minister, Darryl is an author too. Known for his humongous home runs, Darryl was one of the most dangerous hitters of baseball in the ’80s and early ’90s.
He has made over 300 home runs with a batting average of 0.259 in his 17-year long Major League Baseball career. In 1983, he was awarded the NL Rookie of the Year by MLB.
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Early Life
Darryl Eugene Strawberry Sr. was born in 1962 on 12th March to Henry Strawberry and Ruby Strawberry. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. He has an elder brother named Michael Strawberry.
Darryl completed his schooling from Crenshaw High School. He played baseball for his high school team and was drafted by Ney York Mets as #1 pick in the 1980 MLB’s amateur draft. His elder brother was also drafted by Dodgers in that draft.
Personal Life
Darryl Strawberry has been married thrice in his lifetime. He married his first wife, Lisa Andrews, in 1985. The couple was blessed with a son. Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 1993.
Later in 1993, Darryl married actress Charisse Strawberry. But after years of problems and humiliations, Charisse decided to file for divorce in 2005, and the couple finally divorced in 2006.
Darryl married his current wife Tracy Boulware in 2006 and currently living with her in St. Charles County, Missouri. He has another son with Tracy named Jordan.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 12 March 1962, Darryl Strawberry is 62 years old as of today’s date 24th April 2024. His height is 1.98 m tall, and his weight is 85 kg.
Career
Darryl Strawberry started his Major League Baseball career in 1983 with New York Mets. He scored 74 runs (including 26 home runs) with an average of .257 and was named as the NL Rookie of the Year. In 1984, he was named in the All-Star team for the first time. He won his first World Series Championship with New York Mets in 1986.
In 1987, Darryl became one of the ten players in the history of baseball to join the 30-30 club. He scored 39 home runs and 36 bases in that year. He played for New York Mets from 1983 to 1990. He then went to Los Angeles Dodgers on November 8, 1990.
The lefty batsman is one of only five players in the history of MLB to score two pinch-hit grand slams in the same season. Darryl has a career average of .259 and has scored 335 home runs in his MLB career. He has played for four teams: New York Mets (1983-1990), Los Angeles Dodgers (1991-1993), San Francisco Giants (1994), and New York Yankees (1995-1999).
Darryl officially made his retirement from baseball in 1999.
He published his autobiography in 2009. He also opened a restaurant with his name, Strawberry’s Sports Grill, in 2010 (closed in 2012). He started the Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center in 2014, which helps people suffering from substance abuse. He has also founded the Darryl Strawberry Foundation.
He is now working as a Christian minister.
Awards & Achievements
Darryl Strawberry has been a part of the 4 World Series Championship winning team (1986, 1996, 1998 & 1999). He was also honored with the 2 Silver Slugger Award in 1988 and 1990. He has been selected in the All-Star team eight times (1984-1991). He was also the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1983. He has also got the honor to join the New York Mets Hall of Fame.
Net Worth & Salary of Darryl Strawberry in 2024
As of April 2024, Darryl Strawberry has an estimated net worth of over $2 million. He has made most of his fortune with his MLB career. During his prime-time in MLB career, Darryl used to earn $30 million playing for New York Mets. He has also made thousands of money from his endorsement deals and coaching.
Darryl Strawberry is one of the most powerful baseball sluggers of his time. He is no less than a legend. He has made and breaks many records in his MLB career. He is also very active in charity works, and that is why he is loved by many people.
The 62-year-old man has chosen to live a happy and peaceful life with his family in these days.