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
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 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | DET | AL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.3 | 23 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 3.54 | -36.9 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 4 | 6 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 100.3 | 93 | 48 | 50 | 79 | 4.31 | -1385.0 |
| 1962 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 3.70 | -764.8 |
| 1962 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10.3 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6.97 | -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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |