Darren McCaughan

Free Agent
High Level
MLB
Years
2015-2026 (2021-2025)
Proper Name
Darren Scott McCaughan
Pronunciation
mah-CACK-en
Positions
P (213)
Height / Weight
6-1 / 200
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
March 18,1996   Age:  30.230
High School
Los Alamitos (Los Alamitos,CA)
Colleges
Drafted/Signed
Signing Bonus
$ 125,000
Service Time
0.078 (2025)
MLB Debut
MLBAM ID
Retrosheet#
mccad002
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Darren McCaughan [Darren Scott McCaughan] is currently a free agent who was last active in 2026. His date of birth is March 18th, 1996 and he is currently 30 years old. He was born in Long Beach, California. He played High School baseball for the Los Alamitos High School Griffins in Los Alamitos, California. He played 2 years of NCAA Division I College Baseball for the Long Beach State University Dirtbags [Big West Conference] where he was teammates with future Major Leaguers David Banuelos, Alex De Goti, Jarren Duran and Garrett Hampson. Participated in the D1 NCAA Tournament in 2016 [Regionals]. He was drafted and signed in the 12th round (363rd overall) of the 2017 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Seattle Mariners, receiving a $125,000 signing bonus. Made his Major League Debut on July 21st, 2021 at the age ...
of 25. Debuted as a relief pitcher for Seattle Mariners against the Colorado Rockies, throwing 5 innings, allowing 1 runs, 3 walks and striking out 0 batters. He did not factor in the decision. His first batter faced was Raimel Tapia and he lined out to center field. His most frequent teammates throughout his career, based on statistics listed below were Evan White, Donovan Walton, Anthony Misiewicz and Kyle Lewis. McCaughan has played 6 seasons with the Seattle Mariners organization, 1 season with the Cincinnati Reds, 1 season with the Miami Marlins, 1 season with the Minnesota Twins and 1 season with the Cleveland Guardians. Led the California League (A+) with a .39 Home Runs per 9 Innings in 2018. Led the Pacific Coast League (AAA) with 1 Complete Games in 2019. Led the Texas League (AA) with a 2.89 Earned Run Average, a 1.10 W+H Per Inning Pitched and a .88 Walks per 9 Innings in 2019. Led the Pacific Coast League (AAA) with 28 Games Started, a 154.100006103516 Innings PItched and 141 Strikeouts in 2022. Led the Pacific Coast League (AAA) with 1 Complete Games in 2023. Played 1 year of Independent League Baseball in 2026.

Awards: Named Big West Conference All-Conference Team in 2x [2016,2017]. Named Big West Conference Pitcher of the Year in 2x [2016,2017]. Named Texas League All-Star in 2019. Named Texas League Pitcher of the Year in 2019.

Career Transactions: Traded from Mariners to Marlins on February 13th, 2024. Traded from Marlins to Guardians on May 9th, 2024. Claimed off waivers from Cleveland Guardians by Miami Marlins on July 7th, 2024. Signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins on December 4th, 2024. Signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on January 28th, 2026.

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yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agetbc+wleraggscgshogrgfsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so/bb
2015Long Beach StateBigWestNCAA-1Fr1619117422.4723300200047.1422113113464021.167.990.192.478.753.993.54
2016Long Beach StateBigWestNCAA-1So16201211012.05161610000110.07631255168400150.846.220.411.316.872.545.25
2017Arizona MarinersArizRkSEA3421141*013.75900094212.095503181011.006.750.002.2513.503.756.00
2018Modesto NutsCalifA+SEA-221016103.05252500000138.2152614763012162111.319.870.391.957.853.964.03
2018Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA-22113.48220000010.110441780001.658.710.876.106.973.481.14
2019Arkansas TravelersTexAASEA-23108752.89171700000102.210335331310893021.109.031.140.887.803.078.90
2019Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA222390068.06991000041.15540371111360041.6011.982.402.407.848.713.27
2021Arkansas TravelersTex2AASEA1625013.1811000005.26220060001.069.530.000.009.533.180.00
2021Tacoma RainiersPCL2AAASEA2225114544.53202000000115.111161582017991171.118.661.561.337.734.765.82
2021Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA4525008.0021001009.08883420011.338.003.004.002.008.000.50
2022Tacoma RainiersPCL2AAASEA2226113894.55282800000154.1140827822421412091.188.161.282.458.224.783.36
2023Tacoma RainiersPCL2AAASEA2227103785.83252510000139.01549890304413052101.429.971.942.858.426.352.95
2023Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA2627005.4030003305.075313100002.0012.601.805.4018.009.003.33
2024Columbus ClippersIL2AAACLE3628111305.06660000032.0292018612330001.288.161.693.389.285.632.75
2024Jacksonville Jumbo ShrimpIL2AAAMIA17,2228111244.5311110000053.2493327718591021.258.221.173.029.895.533.28
2024Cleveland GuardiansALMLBCLE562873009.0020002106.09662611002.5013.503.009.001.509.000.17
2024Miami MarlinsNLMLBMIA472873005.751050054236.044262379271061.4711.001.752.256.756.503.00
2025St. Paul SaintsIL2AAAMIN252993585.10261200142097.011261552033962081.4910.391.863.068.915.662.91
2025Minnesota TwinsALMLBMIN5129001.6930003105.15110160001.138.440.001.6910.131.696.00
2026Kansas City MonarchsAmAsIndy  30115.76550000025.0352016511193111.8412.601.803.966.847.201.73
2026Louisville BatsIL2AAACIN523082549.1114110030055.17656561719510051.7212.362.773.098.309.112.68
Tot:MLB (4 yrs) MLB    006.0220600149261.17346411323462071.5710.711.913.386.756.752.00
Tot:NL (1 yrs) NL    005.751050054236.044262379271061.4711.001.752.256.756.503.00
Tot:AL (4 yrs) AL    006.391010095025.1292018614191011.7010.302.134.976.757.111.36
Tot:Minors (9 yrs) Minors    49614.79193167202662957.11006558510153246887215591.319.461.442.318.345.253.61
Tot:Indy (1 yrs) Indy    115.76550000025.0352016511193111.8412.601.803.966.847.201.73
Tot:Rk (1 yrs) Rk    013.75900094212.095503181011.006.750.002.2513.503.756.00
Tot:A+ (1 yrs) A+    6103.05252500000138.2152614763012162111.319.870.391.957.853.964.03
Tot:AA (2 yrs) AA    762.91181800000108.110937351310953021.109.061.080.837.893.079.50
Tot:AAA (8 yrs) AAA    36445.45141124201720698.1736455423134203653113451.349.491.732.628.425.863.22
Tot:College (2 yrs) College    1432.173919102000157.1118523862913040170.936.750.341.667.442.974.48
Avg:MLB - 162 Inning avg MLB    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
Avg:Minors - 162 Inning avg Minors    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
Avg:College - 162 Inning avg College    🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
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2016Team USA CollegiateIntl CompetitionUSA20016.0040004013.06220040002.0018.000.000.0012.006.000.00
2019Seattle MarinersMLB Spring TrainingSpring23009.0010001101.03110010003.0027.000.000.009.009.000.00
2021Seattle MarinersMLB Spring TrainingSpring25000.0020002101.20000110000.600.000.005.405.400.001.00
2023Seattle MarinersMLB Spring TrainingSpring27001.2930003227.06110160101.007.710.001.297.711.296.00
2024Miami MariinsMLB Spring TrainingSpring28005.4042002008.17551480001.327.561.084.328.645.402.00
2025Minnesota TwinsMLB Spring TrainingSpring29007.5030003006.010551170001.8315.001.501.5010.507.507.00
Tot:USA (1 Yrs) USA 016.0040000413.06220040002.0018.000.000.0012.006.00
Tot:Spring (5 Yrs) Spring 004.5013200411224.026121227230101.389.750.752.638.634.503.29

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2021Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA45251/9120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:MLB (1 yrs) MLB      120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Tot:AL (1 yrs) AL      120000000000000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00
Avg:MLB - 162 game avg MLB      162🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒🔒
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* indicates player had a low sample size of plate appearances.

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