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Darrell Wayne Evans (born May 26, 1947) is a former third baseman and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1969 to 1989 with the Atlanta Braves (1969–76, 1989), San Francisco Giants (1976–83) and Detroit Tigers (1984–88). He is also the former manager and director of player personnel for the Victoria Seals of the Golden Baseball League.
Overshadowed in his prime by fellow National League third baseman Mike Schmidt, he has been described by author Bill James as "the most underrated player in baseball history, absolutely number one on the list," primarily because his defensive skill, home run power, and ability to draw walks in a long career were offset by a low career batting average of .248. He remains one of the few players to have hit over 400 career home runs without being seriously considered for induction into the Baseball Hall Of Fame.
Evans became the first player to hit 40 home runs in both leagues, and at age 38 became the oldest player ever to lead the American League in home runs (40 in 1985). Evans hit over 20 home runs in 10 different seasons and drew over 100 walks five times, with a career high 126 in 1974. He currently ranks 11th all-time in walks among major leaguers, ahead of the likes of Pete Rose, Willie Mays, Stan Musial and Hank Aaron.
You found me in the darkness
And you brought me light
You took my lifeless heart
And you gave me life
You cleansed me from my sin
And filled me up
With your spirit and with your love
Now I'm laughing at the things
That once held me bound
I'm dancing in the freedom that I've found
'Cause your love is better than life Lord
I long for you more
Than I ever did before
CHORUS:
I can't get enough of you
'Cause I am in love with you
O how I long for you
'Cause I am in love with you
So here I am in worhsip with open eyes
Now I want to live a blameless life
'Cause I am finally living at last
You give me hope t leave my past
I will not keep silent
I will sing of the wonder of my God
His great love
And every day my heart is enlarged for you
So I will abandon myself to you
(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)
It burns like a blazing fire
It rises like a mighty flame
My greatest desire
To be sealed in love