The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
2021 Baseball Roster
Buggs, Darryl

Jersey Number 1
Darryl Buggs
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 165
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Stockbridge, Ga.
- High School:
- Heritage
Bio
JUNIOR SEASON (2023)
- Appeared in 43 games, making 29 starts
- Posted a .220 batting average with 24 hits, 23 runs, and six RBIs.
- Had a career-high four hits, including two runs scored and three RBIs on April 29 vs. No. 25 UTSA
- Recorded a perfect 91/91 in the field, including one assist.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2022)
- Appeared in 50 games, making 49 starts
- Posted a .301 batting average with 28 runs, 50 hits, 31 RBIs and nine doubles
- Had a career-high three hits on three different occasions
- Recorded a team-leading .993 fielding percentage with 143 putouts and one assist
FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)
- Appeared in 26 games, making 18 starts
- Posted a .227 batting average with 12 runs, 15 hits, seven RBIs and four doubles
- Had a career-high two hits and two runs scored at No. 17 LA Tech on April 2
- Had a perfect fielding percentage in the outfield
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played at Heritage High School for head coach Aaron Simmons
- Posted a .382 average at the plate, batting .481 with runners in scoring position during his senior season
- On the mound, Buggs went 5-1 with 32 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched with an ERA of 2.00
- Earned a Second Team All-State selection and was a two-time First Team All-Region player
- Played with Team Elite for coaches Brad Borus and Jamie Crane
- Top 450 nationally ranked prospect by Perfect Game and ranked as the No. 81 outfielder in the nation and the No. 8 outfielder in Georgia.
PERSONAL
- Born on June 9, 2002
- Son of Pam and Darryl Buggs
- One sister, Sydney
- His father played basketball at DeKalb Memorial College
- Appeared in 43 games, making 29 starts
- Posted a .220 batting average with 24 hits, 23 runs, and six RBIs.
- Had a career-high four hits, including two runs scored and three RBIs on April 29 vs. No. 25 UTSA
- Recorded a perfect 91/91 in the field, including one assist.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2022)
- Appeared in 50 games, making 49 starts
- Posted a .301 batting average with 28 runs, 50 hits, 31 RBIs and nine doubles
- Had a career-high three hits on three different occasions
- Recorded a team-leading .993 fielding percentage with 143 putouts and one assist
FRESHMAN SEASON (2021)
- Appeared in 26 games, making 18 starts
- Posted a .227 batting average with 12 runs, 15 hits, seven RBIs and four doubles
- Had a career-high two hits and two runs scored at No. 17 LA Tech on April 2
- Had a perfect fielding percentage in the outfield
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played at Heritage High School for head coach Aaron Simmons
- Posted a .382 average at the plate, batting .481 with runners in scoring position during his senior season
- On the mound, Buggs went 5-1 with 32 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched with an ERA of 2.00
- Earned a Second Team All-State selection and was a two-time First Team All-Region player
- Played with Team Elite for coaches Brad Borus and Jamie Crane
- Top 450 nationally ranked prospect by Perfect Game and ranked as the No. 81 outfielder in the nation and the No. 8 outfielder in Georgia.
PERSONAL
- Born on June 9, 2002
- Son of Pam and Darryl Buggs
- One sister, Sydney
- His father played basketball at DeKalb Memorial College
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 4
Wednesday, September 03
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Tuesday, September 02
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