Alexander Donoghue, baseball player, 1891-1891

Alexander Donoghue

Born: 12/9/1863 in Altoona, PA, USA

Died: 7/11/1931 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-08-24 | Final Game: 1891-08-29

Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Alexander F. Donoghue

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Biography

Alexander Donoghue, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose brief career spanned from August 24 to August 29, 1891. As a position player, Donoghue made a notable impact in the limited number of games he played, appearing in six contests and achieving a commendable batting average of .318. His offensive contributions included seven hits and two runs batted in, although he did not record any home runs or stolen bases during his time in the major leagues. Donoghue's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the decline of the deadball era and the early stirrings of modern baseball. Despite the brevity of his career, he showcased the skill and determination characteristic of players from that period. While he did not have an extensive baseball journey, his performance in those six games left a lasting imprint, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport at that time and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in the evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 22 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.318 0.375 0.364 0.739 0.0

Career AVG .318 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +25.2% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.739 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — +9.4% 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
1891 PHI NL 6 22 2 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.318 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 4 0 13 0 0 0
SS 2 0 1 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 PHI OF 4 0 13 0 0 0
1891 PHI SS 2 0 1 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 2
Center Field 4