Player Search
Player name:


Or choose a letter:
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M,
N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Team:
Position:
Darin Erstad #2 | Outfielder | Houston Astros
Height: 6-2    Weight: 215    Throws: L    Bats: L
Born: Jun 4, 1974, Jamestown, ND
Contract: Signed through 2009.
ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
01020304050607

 Profile  Player News  Articles  Split Stats  Game Log  Eligibility  Player Comparison 
2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009
Player Notes
August 30, 2008
Astros beat writer Krysten Oliphant reports that the team has signed veteran outfielder Darin Erstad and right-handed pitcher Brian Moehler to one-year extensions, according to MLB.com.
August 29, 2008
Darin Erstad has received a contract extension through the 2009 season, according to the AP. Erstad will make $1.75 million plus bonuses next season.
August 11, 2008
Darin Erstad is expected to handle the bulk of the starts in left field in place of the injured Carlos Lee, according to the Houston Chronicle. Ty Wigginton will also see some time in left.
July 18, 2008
Darin Erstad has claimed the starting job in center field from Michael Bourn, according to the Houston Chronicle. "We're just going to play Darin for the most part," Houston manager Cecil Cooper said.
July 10, 2008
A few contending teams have been looking into acquiring the services of Astros outfielder and first baseman Darin Erstad, according to MLB.com.
July 7, 2008
Darin Erstad is starting in center field and leading off for the Astros on Monday night as the team begins a series against the Pirates at PNC Park.
May 31, 2008
Darin Erstad went 2-for-4 and recorded the Astros' lone RBI in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Milwaukee.
April 23, 2008
Staring for an injured Michael Bourn, Darin Erstad had three hits and scored a run for the Astros.
April 6, 2008
Darin Erstad is filling in for the injured Lance Berkman at first base, according to the Houston Chronicle. Berkman is dealing with a neck sprain, and Erstad has registered two hits over five at-bats this season.
April 4, 2008
Darin Erstad will get a start this weekend in place of either Carlos Lee or Hunter Pence. "I am going to have to force (Lee) sometimes to take a day off, and Hunter is the same way," manager Cecil Cooper tells the Houston Chronicle. "We just have to do it. These guys have to get at-bats. You can't depend on them if you don't play them." Fantasy owners shouldn't panic if Lee or Pence isn't in the lineup on one of these upcoming days.