Brendan Donnelly, baseball player, 2002-2010

Brendan Donnelly

Born: 7/4/1971 in Washington, DC, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-09 | Final Game: 2010-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brendan Kevin Donnelly

Biography

Brendan Donnelly, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2010. Emerging during a period marked by significant offensive production in Major League Baseball, Donnelly established himself as a reliable reliever with a competitive edge. He finished his career with a record of 32-10 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.22, showcasing his ability to effectively navigate lineups during high-pressure situations. Over the course of his tenure, he recorded 369 strikeouts and notched 6 saves, contributing significantly to the bullpens he was part of. Donnelly was recognized for his talent on the mound, earning an All-Star selection during his career. His playing style was characterized by his ability to induce ground balls and miss bats, which made him a valuable asset in late-inning scenarios. As a member of the pitching staff during a time when the game was increasingly defined by power hitters, Donnelly's performances helped teams mitigate offensive threats and remain competitive in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
32 10 386 0 0 0 6 385.3 326 138 35 154 369 3.22 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
387 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 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
2005 ALCS LAA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2005 ALDS2 LAA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2004 ALDS1 ANA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 WS ANA 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALCS ANA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2002 ALDS1 ANA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 17 0 0 20.0 14 11 9 23 4.95

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2005 ALCS LAA 0 0 3 0 0 3.3 2 0 1 5 0.00
2005 ALDS2 LAA 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 2 1 1 0 27.00
2004 ALDS1 ANA 0 0 2 0 0 3.3 3 4 2 5 10.80
2002 ALCS ANA 0 0 3 0 0 3.3 3 3 0 5 8.10
2002 ALDS1 ANA 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 3 3 1 2 13.50
2002 WS ANA 1 0 5 0 0 7.7 1 0 4 6 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 386 0 19 22 4 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 387

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2003 This Year in Baseball Setup Man of the Year MLB.com GIBBY

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 PIT NL $1,350,000
2007 BOS AL $1,400,000
2006 LAA AL $950,000
2005 LAA AL $420,000
2004 ANA AL $375,000
2003 ANA AL $325,000
Total Career Earnings $4,820,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mesa State College Grand Junction CO 1992
New Mexico Junior College Hobbs NM 1990, 1991