Frank Donnelly

Born: 10/7/1869 in Tamaroa, IL, USA

Died: 2/3/1953 in Canton, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-08-15 | Final Game: 1894-05-23

Bats: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Franklin Marion Donnelly

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Biography

Frank Donnelly, born in 1869, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1893 to 1894. Playing during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game, Donnelly contributed to his teams with a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed on the mound. His playing style reflected the era's emphasis on strategic pitching and fielding, as he navigated the challenges of a sport still in its formative years. Donnelly finished his career with a record of 3-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.36 over his brief stint in the league. He recorded 7 strikeouts and garnered 2 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure, albeit in a limited capacity. While his career may not have been long or particularly decorated, Donnelly's presence during the infancy of professional baseball highlights the evolution of the sport and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His contributions helped shape the role of the pitcher in a rapidly developing game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	1	8	5	3	0	2	46.7	57	33	1	25	7	6.36	0

Career ERA 6.36 vs. league average 4.99 across their career seasons — 27.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1893	CHC	NL	3	1	7	5	3	0	2	42.0	51	25	17	6	5.36	4.66 (-15%)	-
1894	CHC	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.7	6	8	8	1	15.43	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	19	5	8	1	2	0	3	0	4	2	0.421	0.522	0.684	1.206	0.0

Career AVG .421 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — +42.9% above league average.

Career OBP .522 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +41.9% above league average.

Career SLG .684 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — +67.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.206 vs. league average 0.775 across their career seasons — +55.6% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1893	CHC	NL	7	18	4	8	1	2	0	3	0	2	2	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0
1894	CHC	NL	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	7	10	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1893	CHN	P	7	0	7	8	4	0
1894	CHN	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8