Don DeMola
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1975)
Don DeMola was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975 for the Montreal Expos, a span of 2 seasons. Across 85 career appearances, he went 5-7 with a 3.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-13
- Last Game
- 1975-09-28
Full name: Donald John DeMola
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | NL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.2 | 46 | 20 | 21 | 47 | 3.12 | 3.63 (+14%) | 12.6 |
| 1975 | MON | NL | 4 | 7 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 97.2 | 92 | 45 | 42 | 63 | 4.15 | 3.71 (-12%) | -156.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 7 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 155.1 | 138 | 65 | 63 | 110 | 3.77 | — | -144 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .697 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | MON | NL | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | MON | NL | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 85 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 45 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 67.1 | 67 | 28 | 20 | 55 | 3.74 |
| Away | 45 | 88.0 | 71 | 37 | 43 | 55 | 3.78 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-28 | WSN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-22 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-16 | WSN | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1975-09-12 | WSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-11 | WSN | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-07 | WSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-06 | WSN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-31 | WSN | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-28 | WSN | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-27 | WSN | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-09-28 | WSN | CHC | L | 1.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-09-22 | WSN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-16 | WSN | NYN | L | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1975-09-12 | WSN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-09-11 | WSN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975-09-07 | WSN | PIT | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-09-06 | WSN | PIT | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975-08-31 | WSN | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1975-08-28 | WSN | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-08-27 | WSN | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
Don DeMola: the record in brief
Don DeMola played a first major league game on April 13, 1974 and a last one on September 28, 1975. All of the seasons listed were played for the Montreal Expos. DeMola played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 5, 1952, in Glen Cove, NY, USA, DeMola was listed at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Donald John DeMola.
The pitching table credits DeMola with a 5-7 record and a 3.77 ERA in 85 games. The totals include 110 strikeouts. DeMola's 3.77 ERA was close to the 3.67 league figure for those seasons. In 1975, one of the busiest seasons, DeMola posted a 4.15 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.71.
DeMola's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 170 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 85 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 8 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don DeMola
- What years did Don DeMola play?
- Don DeMola played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1975.
- Was Don DeMola a pitcher?
- Yes. Don DeMola pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 110 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Don DeMola hit?
- Don DeMola hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Don DeMola play for?
- Don DeMola played for one team, the Montreal Expos (1974–1975).
- What were Don DeMola's career stats?
- In 85 games, Don DeMola went 5-7 with a 3.77 ERA, 110 strikeouts, 155.1 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Don DeMola play?
- Don DeMola played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don DeMola and how much did he weigh?
- Don DeMola was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Don DeMola's career ERA?
- Don DeMola finished with a 3.77 career ERA, going 5-7 with 110 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Don DeMola have?
- Don DeMola recorded 110 career strikeouts.
- Is Don DeMola in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don DeMola has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.