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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49.7 | 32 | 12 | 19 | 54 | 2.17 | - |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 2 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74.0 | 55 | 13 | 24 | 79 | 1.58 | - |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 5 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.0 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 56 | 3.00 | - |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 9 | 3 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.3 | 60 | 27 | 19 | 53 | 3.72 | 228.9 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 6 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 58 | 28 | 28 | 53 | 3.94 | -143.7 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 3.05 | 715.3 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 8.56 | -594.5 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 3 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25.3 | 22 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 1.78 | - |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 3 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 5.58 | -1844.3 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | LAA | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAA | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | LAA | AL | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BOS | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIA | NL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PIT | NL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | ANA | P | 46 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ANA | P | 63 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | ANA | P | 40 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | LAA | P | 65 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | LAA | P | 62 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | BOS | P | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CLE | P | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | FLO | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PIT | P | 38 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 |