Darryl Pilgrim | Darts Profile, Stats & Results

If you?re building a sharper read on Darryl Pilgrim, this profile is designed to help you interpret his darts stats, understand his playing style, and spot performance patterns that matter in real matches. On DartsStats.com we focus on the numbers that translate to outcomes: how a player starts legs, how often they convert chances, and how their level changes across formats and stages. Use this page as a practical checklist before matches, rather than a one-off judgement based on a single big win or a bad night.

Player Snapshot

Full Name and Nickname (If Used)

Full name: Darryl Pilgrim
Nickname: If an official nickname is used in televised graphics or tour listings, it will typically show in matchroom/PDC event feeds and in Darts Stats player headers. If you don?t see one consistently, treat him as ?Darryl Pilgrim? for search and tracking purposes.

For betting analysis and form work, a consistent name matters more than a nickname: always ensure you?re filtering the correct ?Pilgrim? in databases, especially around qualifiers where duplicate surnames can appear.

Country and Tour Status

Country: As listed in event entry and tour data on Darts Stats match pages.
Tour status: Pilgrim?s schedule may include a mix of floor events, qualifiers, and occasional stage appearances depending on the season. That split matters because floor matches (ProTour-style environments) can play very differently to stage matches (televised pace, lighting, crowd noise, and stoppages).

When you assess his ?true level?, treat it as a blend of:

• Floor baseline: repeatable averages across multiple events.
• Stage ceiling/floor: whether he tends to raise his game or tighten up under spotlight.
• Opponent quality: higher calibre fields can compress averages and reduce checkout chances.

Best-Of Formats and Typical Strengths

Most players reveal different strengths across ?best-of? lengths:

• Short formats (best of 9/11 legs): variance is higher; one poor visit on a double can decide the match.
• Medium formats (best of 19 legs): class and repeatable scoring tend to show; recovery opportunities increase.
• Sets formats: momentum swings are sharper; ?closing sets? becomes a key skill.

For Pilgrim, the most useful way to identify his best format is to compare his hold/break rates and checkout conversion in short vs medium distances on DartsStats.com. Players who are strong starters (high First 9) but average finishers often look better in short matches than in longer ones where missed doubles accumulate.

Playing Style

Scoring Profile (T20 Heavy, Switching, Tempo)

Scoring profile is about how a player builds legs:

• T20 heavy: lives on 60s/100s/140s and relies on frequent trebles.
• Switching scorer: moves between T20/T19/T18 quickly, often to protect a scoring visit if blocked.
• Risk-managed scorer: takes big numbers when available, but prioritises leaving sensible finishes.

When analysing Pilgrim?s scoring in Darts Stats, prioritise:

• First 9 average (how quickly he gets to a finish).
• 140+ visit rate (whether he produces pressure-building turns).
• Points per dart in legs won vs legs lost (a great diagnostic for ?clutch? scoring).

A common misconception is to judge scoring solely on overall 3-dart average. Two players can average 92, but one might spike 140s and then miss doubles, while the other grinds 100s and checks out efficiently. Those profiles behave differently for betting markets like ?most 180s?, ?highest checkout?, and leg handicap.

Finishing Profile (Preferred Doubles, Checkout Tendencies)

Finishing is where matches are won, especially on the floor where matches can turn on one visit. Pilgrim?s finishing profile on Darts Stats should be read through three lenses:

• Checkout percentage (conversion rate of chances).
• Missed doubles per leg (a more stable indicator than a single match checkout %).
• Checkout banding (how he performs on 40?80 vs 81?120+ finishes).

Preferred doubles can also shape outcomes. A player who loves D16 might manage the leg better than someone who ends up on awkward doubles frequently. If Pilgrim shows a consistent route (for example, working towards tops or D16), it can be a small but meaningful edge in close matches.

Pace and Rhythm Notes

Tempo is underappreciated. Players can be:

• Fast and instinctive: benefits from rhythm, can struggle with interruptions.
• Deliberate: slower throw, often stable under pressure but can be vulnerable to opponents who apply sustained scoring pressure.

For Pilgrim, the key is not whether he?s ?fast? or ?slow?, but whether his level holds when:

• an opponent produces back-to-back 140s/180s,
• he misses doubles and must reset,
• the match moves from floor to stage conditions.

Key Stats on DartsStats.com

3-Dart Average and First 9 Average

Use these together rather than in isolation:

• 3-dart average: overall scoring across the leg, including finishing visits.
• First 9 average: ?pure scoring? before doubles pressure dominates.

A typical interpretation framework:

• High First 9 + modest overall average: good scoring, finishing drags him down.
• Modest First 9 + strong overall average: efficient checkouts, good at clearing in 15?18 darts.
• Both high: elite profile; more sustainable across formats.

When Pilgrim?s First 9 climbs across a 10?20 match sample, it often indicates genuine rhythm and scoring confidence, rather than a one-off finishing spike.

Checkout Percentage and Missed Doubles

Checkout percentage is volatile in small samples. Missed doubles per leg (or per chance, where available) is often more reliable. When reviewing Pilgrim:

• Look for a stable missed doubles figure across events.
• Watch for pressure finishing (conversion when the opponent is on a finish).
• Compare legs won vs legs lost: is he missing doubles mainly in losing legs, or even when he?s ahead?

For match betting, finishing stability is often the difference between ?should win? and ?does win?. A player can dominate scoring and still lose if they repeatedly give away extra darts at double.

180 Rate and High Checkout Trends

180 rate is a style indicator and a market driver. It can also be opponent-dependent: if Pilgrim faces a slower scorer, he may get more relaxed scoring visits. If he faces a relentless heavy scorer, he may need to push harder, increasing 180 attempts but also increasing volatility.

High checkouts are best analysed as frequency bands:

• 100+ checkout frequency: not just the biggest finish, but how often he produces big ?steals?.
• Timing: does he land big checkouts early (to break) or late (to close)?

A player who rarely hits 100+ can still be a strong finisher; it just means he tends to arrive on 40?80 setups rather than taking out 121+ routinely.

Legs and Sets Performance Splits

Splits help you avoid the trap of reading one blended metric:

• Decider legs: check his record in last-leg situations (best-of 11/13 often hinges here).
• Holding throw: % of legs held when starting; essential for handicap and ?to win 1st leg? style markets.
• Breaking throw: how often he converts opportunities when receiving; vital for upset potential.
• Set openers/closers (sets formats): whether he starts sets strongly and closes them cleanly.

When Pilgrim shows a strong hold rate but a weaker break rate, he?s often best suited to matches where he can protect throw and squeeze in one timely break. If both are strong, his match-winning paths multiply.

Recent Form and Performance Trends

Last 10-20 Matches Summary

For a realistic view of Pilgrim?s current level, use a rolling sample of 10?20 matches and track:

• Average trend line: is he hovering around a stable baseline, or swinging wildly?
• Quality of opposition: a ?low average win? against a struggling opponent may be less meaningful than a ?high average loss? to an in-form finisher.
• Closing ability: how often he converts matches when he has darts to win.

Also note the match contexts: qualifiers can produce odd scorelines, while late-stage matches are often more intense and more informative for pressure performance.

Stage vs Floor Differences (If Relevant)

Some players are floor specialists; others lift on stage. If Pilgrim has both match types in his data:

• Compare scoring first: First 9 tends to show whether stage nerves affect his release.
• Compare doubling second: stage pressure often shows up most clearly on doubles.
• Look at starts: does he begin slowly on stage and improve, or fade late?

Even small differences matter in short formats. A 2?3% drop in checkout conversion can flip a best-of-11 match.

Form Indicators to Watch

For Pilgrim specifically, build your pre-match view around indicators that stabilise quickly:

• First 9 average over last 10 matches (scoring rhythm).
• Missed doubles per leg (finishing discipline).
• 180s per leg (ceiling and pressure scoring).
• Decider record (close-match resilience).

Avoid overrating a single 105+ average if it came with an unsustainably high checkout percentage (for example, converting 7/9 chances in one match). It?s the repeatable blend that matters.

Career Highlights

Major Titles and Notable Runs

Not every player has major TV titles; for many, ?career highlights? are best represented by:

• deep runs in floor events,
• qualification to televised events,
• notable wins against higher-ranked opponents,
• strong seasonal averages across a sustained period.

Use Darts Stats results timelines to identify when Pilgrim?s performances clustered: a strong month on the floor can indicate a genuine step forward in scoring and confidence.

Breakthrough Moments and Milestones

Milestones to track (where applicable in his results history):

• First televised appearance and performance level on debut.
• First win over a top seed (often a confidence marker).
• Best event finish (quarter-final, semi-final, etc.).

Breakthrough periods often align with a measurable shift in First 9 average and a reduction in missed doubles. Those are the improvements that tend to persist.

Rivalries and Signature Matches

Signature matches are useful because they reveal how a player behaves under specific stress:

• High-scoring shoot-outs (does he keep up when the opponent averages 100+?).
• Scrappy matches (can he win when neither player is flowing?).
• Comebacks (does he reset after missed match darts?).

When Pilgrim repeatedly contests tight matches against a similar tier of opponents, you can better judge whether his decider performance is skill-based or simply noise.

Best Matchups and Risk Factors

Opponents and Styles That Suit

Matchups are where stats become actionable. Pilgrim is typically better suited when:

• the opponent gives limited scoring pressure, allowing him to settle and reach finishes in comfort,
• he can win through steady 100?140 scoring and sensible set-up play,
• the opponent is erratic on doubles, creating extra ?second chances? to break throw.

In those spots, markets tied to match control (winning margin, leg handicap, or winning in regulation formats) can become more attractive than volatile props.

Common Weak Spots (If Any)

Rather than labelling a player as having a fixed weakness, look for conditional vulnerabilities that appear in the numbers:

• Finishing under pressure: lower checkout % when the opponent is on a finish.
• Slow starts: lower First 9 in opening legs, improving later.
• Conversion of break chances: strong scoring but poor break rate (missed doubles on the break).

If Pilgrim?s missed doubles spike specifically in legs where he is trying to break, it can indicate ?rush finishing? ? a common issue when players feel they must take out quickly against heavy scorers.

Format and Distance Effects

Format changes the value of each mistake:

• Short races: one missed double can decide the match; underdogs have more chances to nick it.
• Longer races: the better scorer typically asserts; fitness and focus matter more.
• Sets: ?mini-matches? inside the match; timing of breaks is crucial.

If Pilgrim?s data shows stronger stability across longer distances, be cautious about backing him heavily in best-of-9 situations where variance is highest. Conversely, if he?s a fast starter with a high First 9, short formats can suit him.

How to Use This Profile

What to Check Before a Match

Use this pre-match checklist on DartsStats.com:

• Last 10 matches: 3-dart average trend and First 9 trend.
• Doubling: checkout % and missed doubles per leg (not just last match).
• Opponent matchup: compare hold/break rates and 180 rates.
• Format: legs vs sets; expected match length.
• Venue type: floor vs stage differences.

Interpreting Stats Without Overreacting

Darts is high-variance, especially in short formats. Keep these guardrails:

• Don?t chase single-match spikes: a 112 average can be followed by an 84 without it meaning anything ?broke?.
• Separate scoring and finishing: identify what drove the result.
• Use clusters: three or four strong matches in a row is more informative than one.

If Pilgrim wins while averaging modestly, check whether the opponent collapsed on doubles. That?s relevant context for the next match.

Tracking Improvements Over Time

To spot genuine improvement, look for:

• Rising First 9 average over a month or two.
• Fewer missed doubles across multiple events.
• Better break conversion (turning pressure into legs).
• More consistent 180 rate rather than isolated bursts.

These shifts tend to be more predictive than ?biggest checkout? or one standout TV appearance.

Concrete betting scenarios (worked examples)

These examples show how you can translate Pilgrim?s stats into a sensible pre-match view. Numbers are illustrative, showing how to structure your thinking rather than promising outcomes.

• Scenario 1: Leg handicap vs a stronger scorer
  Imagine a best-of-11 (first to 6). The market offers Pilgrim +2.5 legs at 1/2 and the opponent -2.5 legs at 6/4.
  If Pilgrim?s last-15 trend shows a strong hold rate and a competitive First 9 (even if his overall average is slightly lower), he may keep legs close by protecting throw. In that case, you?d be looking for scorelines like 6?4 or 6?5 (handicap covers), rather than requiring him to win outright.
  Risk factor: if his missed doubles per leg is elevated recently, tight legs can swing the other way quickly, turning a potential 6?4 into a 6?2.
• Scenario 2: Total 180s in a short format
  Suppose a best-of-9 match has a line of Over 3.5 180s at 10/11 and Under 3.5 at 10/11.
  If Pilgrim?s profile shows a moderate 180 rate but the opponent is a heavy T20 scorer who forces high-tempo legs, the match can produce more maximum attempts. A likely 180 distribution for an ?over? could be Pilgrim hitting 1?2 and the opponent hitting 2?3, reaching 4+ in total.
  Risk factor: if either player is switching heavily (blocked bed, heavy cover shots) or finishing quickly in 12?14 darts, the total number of scoring visits can drop, making the under more viable.

FAQs

What is Darryl Pilgrim?s best format?

Use his Darts Stats splits to compare short races (best of 9/11) versus longer matches. As a rule, players with steadier scoring and lower missed doubles tend to improve as formats get longer, while fast starters can be especially effective in short races.

What are Darryl Pilgrim?s strongest stats?

Start with the combination of First 9 average, missed doubles per leg, and 180 rate. The ?strongest? stat is the one that stays consistent across multiple events rather than spiking for a single match.

What should you look for in Darryl Pilgrim?s recent form?

Look at the last 10?20 matches for trend direction: is his First 9 rising, are missed doubles falling, and are his averages stable against similar-quality opponents? A stable baseline is usually more meaningful than one standout performance.

Which doubles does Darryl Pilgrim prefer?

Preferred doubles are best identified by reviewing his common finishing routes in match logs and checkout patterns. If a player repeatedly manoeuvres to tops or D16, it can indicate a comfort double that influences set-up choices under pressure.

Does Darryl Pilgrim perform better on stage or floor?

Check his stage vs floor splits where available. Stage matches can affect both scoring rhythm and doubles; the most telling sign is whether his First 9 and doubling hold steady when the environment changes.

How often does Darryl Pilgrim hit 180s?

Use 180s per leg (or per match) rather than total 180s alone, and compare across opponents and formats. Short matches can swing wildly; a longer sample gives a truer picture of his maximum-hitting rate.

The Final Throw

Darryl Pilgrim?s profile becomes most useful when you treat it like a decision tool: isolate his scoring (First 9), measure his reliability on doubles (missed doubles per leg), and then apply the context of format and opponent style. That approach will usually give you a clearer edge than relying on headline results or a single match average.

When you?re forming a view on a match, favour repeatable indicators over highlights: consistent 100?140 scoring, stable checkout behaviour, and whether he wins the key moments (break chances and deciders). If the data is mixed, consider markets that reflect that uncertainty (for example, a handicap rather than an outright).

Finally, keep your staking disciplined and proportionate. Darts has natural variance, and even the best analysis can be undone by small-sample swings on doubles; if you choose to bet, do so responsibly and only with money you can afford to lose.