Darrell Evans: podcast appearances and interviews

Darrell Wayne Evans, born on May 26, 1947, is an American former baseball player, coach, and manager. He played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball, beginning his career as a third baseman with the Atlanta Braves. He also played for the San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers, with whom he won a World Series championship in 1984. Throughout his career, Evans was notable for his power hitting, achieving two All-Star selections in 1973 and 1983. He led MLB in home runs in 1985 with the Tigers and was the first player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs in both the American and National Leagues. Evans was born in Pasadena, California, where his father was a professional fast pitch softball player. He attended Pasadena City College, leading the school's baseball and basketball teams to junior college championships. Evans' breakout season came in 1973, when he finished third in MLB with 41 home runs and led the league in runs created and walks. His best season with the Giants was in 1983, hitting 30 home runs with a .378 on-base percentage. Evans was recognized for his disciplined plate approach, drawing numerous walks which contributed to a career on-base percentage of .361 despite a batting average of .248. After retiring in 1989, he transitioned into coaching and managing roles in Minor League Baseball and independent leagues, serving from 1990 to 2010. His career achievements include over 400 home runs and more than 1,600 walks, placing him among notable power hitters and on-base specialists in baseball history.