Don Brennan, baseball player, 1933-1937

Don Brennan

Born: 12/2/1903 in Augusta, ME, USA

Died: 4/26/1953 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-04-16 | Final Game: 1937-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: James Donald Brennan

Biography

Don Brennan was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1933 to 1937. Born in 1903, Brennan established himself as a reliable arm during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 12 losses, demonstrating his effectiveness on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.19, he showcased his ability to navigate the challenges posed by hitters of his time. Brennan was particularly noted for his strikeout capability, finishing his career with 172 strikeouts and securing 19 saves. His contributions were significant in an era when pitching strategies began to evolve, and he played a key role in his teamsโ€™ efforts to compete in a league increasingly dominated by powerful hitters. Despite a relatively short career, Brennan's performances left a lasting impression, reflecting the competitive spirit and resilience of pitchers in the mid-1930s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
21 12 141 26 7 1 19 397.0 436 185 14 180 172 4.19 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 110 7 17 2 0 0 6 0 6 45 0.155 0.205 0.173 0.378 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1937 WS NY1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 3.0 1 0 1 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1937 WS NY1 0 0 2 0 0 3.0 1 0 1 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 141 0 10 75 5 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 141

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgetown University Washington DC 1924, 1925