Len Dondero
Born: 9/12/1903 in Newark, CA, USA
Died: 1/1/1999 in Fremont, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1929-04-21 | Final Game: 1929-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Leonard Peter Dondero
Biography
Len Dondero was a professional baseball player born in 1903, whose career spanned a brief period in the late 1920s. He played in the Major Leagues from April 21, 1929, to August 11, 1929, participating in a total of 19 games. Dondero was primarily positioned as a position player, making contributions to his team's offense during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time when the sport was evolving rapidly and beginning to attract larger audiences.
Over the course of his short-lived career, Dondero recorded 6 hits, including 1 home run, while driving in 8 runs, resulting in a batting average of .194. Despite the modest statistical output, his presence on the field during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Len Dondero's time in the Major Leagues may have been fleeting, but he remains a part of the legacy of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.194 | 0.194 | 0.290 | 0.484 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | SLA | AL | 19 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 10 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | SLA | 2B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1929 | SLA | 3B | 10 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College of California | Moraga | CA | 1926, 1927, 1928 |