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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BS2 | AA | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | CHC | NL | 63 | 219 | 29 | 59 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 0.269 | -387.9 |
| 1896 | CHC | NL | 57 | 188 | 27 | 41 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 0.218 | -870.8 |
| 1897 | CHC | NL | 58 | 188 | 28 | 45 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0.239 | -737.5 |
| 1898 | CHC | NL | 122 | 396 | 52 | 87 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 39 | 17 | 49 | 31 | 0.220 | -926.5 |
| 1899 | CHC | NL | 92 | 278 | 39 | 69 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 10 | 34 | 14 | 0.248 | -340.6 |
| 1900 | CHC | NL | 67 | 216 | 21 | 51 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 0.236 | -513.3 |
| 1902 | WSN | AL | 3 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | BS2 | C | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | CHN | C | 63 | 0 | 234 | 45 | 26 | 8 |
| 1896 | CHN | C | 57 | 0 | 236 | 60 | 21 | 7 |
| 1897 | CHN | C | 55 | 0 | 218 | 64 | 15 | 2 |
| 1897 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | CHN | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1898 | CHN | C | 122 | 0 | 450 | 107 | 22 | 16 |
| 1899 | CHN | C | 91 | 0 | 304 | 100 | 21 | 13 |
| 1899 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1900 | CHN | C | 66 | 0 | 232 | 63 | 23 | 6 |
| 1900 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902 | WS1 | C | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 461 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 2 |