Don August
Born: 7/3/1963 in Inglewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-06-02 | Final Game: 1991-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Donald Glenn August
Biography
Don August, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 until 1991. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, August's career spanned parts of four seasons, during which he showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 34-30 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.64. His ability to strike out batters was evident in his total of 181 strikeouts, although he did not record any saves during his time in the league.
August made his debut during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to see a shift towards more power-oriented play, yet he remained a testament to the traditional pitching style that focused on control and precision. Throughout his career, he contributed to his teams with his solid performances and played an important role in the pitching rotations of the clubs he was a part of. While he may not be as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Don August's contributions to the game during the late 1980s and early 1990s reflect the hard work and dedication of many players from that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 30 | 88 | 70 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 440.0 | 491 | 227 | 47 | 158 | 181 | 4.64 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 13 | 7 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 148.3 | 137 | 51 | 48 | 66 | 3.09 | - |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 12 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 142.3 | 175 | 84 | 58 | 51 | 5.31 | - |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6.55 | - |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 9 | 8 | 28 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 138.3 | 166 | 84 | 47 | 62 | 5.47 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ATL | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | ATL | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ATL | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | ATL | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 88 | 70 | 47 | 72 | 3 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ML4 | P | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | ML4 | P | 31 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 2 | 5 |
| 1990 | ML4 | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | ML4 | P | 28 | 23 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 88 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $170,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | Orange | CA | 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 4th | 22.0 | 140 | 0 |