Darrin John Chapin (born February 1, 1966) is an American former professional baseballrelief pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1991 and 1992 seasons.
Chapin attended Champion High School, where he lettered three years in both football and basketball before graduating in 1984. He was an outstanding quarterback for the Golden Flashes football team and still holds the single-game passing record of 279 yards. As a basketball point guard, he averaged 11 points and 7 assists per game. Additionally, he lettered all four years in baseball. While pitching for the Flashes, he led his team to three league championships and received All-Ohio honors in baseball in his senior year.[1] He is the only Champion High School alumni to play in Major League Baseball (MLB).[2]
The New York Yankees selected Chapin in the sixth round of the 1986 MLB draft out of Cuyahoga Community College. He spent six years in the organization from 1986 to 1991, which included a brief stint with the big club in 1991. Chapin made three relief appearances for the Yankees and lost a decision, allowing three earned runs on three hits and six walks while striking out five in 5+1⁄3innings of work.[5]
In 1992, the Yankees traded Chapin to the Philadelphia Phillies for infielder Charlie Hayes. Chapin pitched two innings of relief in his only appearance for the Phillies, giving up three earned runs on two hits, and struck out a batter without walks. Overall, he posted a 0–1 record and a 6.14 ERA with six strikeouts and six walks in 7+1⁄3 innings.[5]
