Jim Donohue, baseball player, 1961-1962

Jim Donohue

Born: 10/31/1937 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 9/9/2017 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-11 | Final Game: 1962-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Thomas Donohue

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Biography

Jim Donohue was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1937, who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1962. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Donohue made a modest but notable impact in the league during his brief career. He finished with a win-loss record of 6-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.29. Throughout his time in the majors, he recorded 116 strikeouts and secured 7 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and a reliever. Donohue's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented game. His pitching style reflected the evolving nature of the sport, as he adapted to the increasing emphasis on strikeouts and specialized relief appearances. While his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Jim Donohue's dedication to the game and his contributions on the mound remain a part of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 8 70 9 0 0 7 155.3 152 74 24 82 116 4.29 0

Career ERA 4.29 vs. league average 3.99 across their career seasons — 7.5% 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
1961 DET AL 1 1 14 0 0 0 1 20.3 23 8 15 20 3.54 4.03 (+12%) -36.9
1961 LAA AL 4 6 38 7 0 0 5 100.3 93 48 50 79 4.31 4.03 (-7%) -1385.0
1962 LAA AL 1 0 12 1 0 0 0 24.3 24 10 11 14 3.70 3.96 (+6%) -764.8
1962 MIN AL 0 1 6 1 0 0 1 10.3 12 8 6 3 6.97 3.96 (-76%) -605.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
70 34 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.147 0.171 0.176 0.348 0.0

Career AVG .147 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Career OBP .171 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 55.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.348 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 51.9% below 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
1961 DET AL 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1961 LAA AL 38 27 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.148 — — — — 0.0
1962 LAA AL 12 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1962 MIN AL 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 70 9 8 18 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 DET P 14 0 0 2 0 0
1961 LAA P 38 7 8 11 0 1
1962 LAA P 12 1 0 0 1 0
1962 MIN P 6 1 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 70