Tim Donahue, baseball player, 1891-1902

Tim Donahue

Born: 6/8/1870 in Raynham, MA, USA

Died: 6/12/1902 in Taunton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-07-28 | Final Game: 1902-05-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Timothy Cornelius Donahue

Biography

Tim Donahue, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from July 28, 1891, to May 17, 1902. Primarily playing as a position player, Donahue participated in 466 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 354 hits, achieving a batting average of .236, alongside 2 home runs and 163 runs batted in. Notably, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 54 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense in multiple ways. Donahue's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the late 19th-century style of play characterized by the deadball era. Players like Donahue were instrumental in shaping the game's dynamics, emphasizing contact hitting and aggressive base running. Though his career statistics may not place him among the most prominent figures of the era, Donahue's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and skill that characterized many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
466 1500 196 354 57 12 2 163 54 142 109 0.236 0.314 0.294 0.608 -3776.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 4 0 1 0
2B 1 0 2 1 1 0
C 461 0 1686 443 129 52
SS 2 0 1 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 461
First Base 2
Second Base 1
Shortstop 2