Pete Donohue
Born: 11/5/1900 in Athens, TX, USA
Died: 2/23/1988 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-07-01 | Final Game: 1932-05-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Peter Joseph Donohue
Biography
Pete Donohue, born in 1900, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 until 1932. Known for his competitive spirit and reliable arm, Donohue finished his career with a record of 134 wins and 118 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87, striking out a total of 571 batters over the course of his tenure in Major League Baseball. Additionally, he recorded 12 saves, further showcasing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.
Playing during an era that featured the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play, Donohue adapted well to the evolving game. His contributions on the mound were significant, as he not only secured victories but also provided stability for his teams. His legacy as a capable pitcher remains a notable aspect of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of players from the early 20th century.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 118 | 344 | 270 | 137 | 16 | 12 | 2112.3 | 2439 | 909 | 68 | 422 | 571 | 3.87 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 7 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 118.3 | 117 | 44 | 26 | 44 | 3.35 | 1406.2 |
| 1922 | CIN | NL | 18 | 9 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 242.0 | 257 | 84 | 43 | 66 | 3.12 | 4005.0 |
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 21 | 15 | 42 | 36 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 274.3 | 304 | 103 | 68 | 84 | 3.38 | 4884.9 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 16 | 9 | 35 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 222.3 | 248 | 89 | 36 | 72 | 3.60 | 3033.6 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 21 | 14 | 42 | 38 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 301.0 | 310 | 103 | 49 | 78 | 3.08 | 8814.2 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 20 | 14 | 47 | 38 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 285.7 | 298 | 107 | 39 | 73 | 3.37 | 5614.4 |
| 1927 | CIN | NL | 6 | 16 | 33 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 190.7 | 253 | 87 | 32 | 48 | 4.11 | 3860.4 |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 7 | 11 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 150.0 | 180 | 79 | 32 | 37 | 4.74 | 132.9 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 10 | 13 | 32 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 177.7 | 243 | 107 | 51 | 30 | 5.42 | -717.7 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 34.3 | 53 | 24 | 13 | 4 | 6.29 | 275.8 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 86.7 | 135 | 59 | 18 | 26 | 6.13 | 699.6 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8.44 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5.56 | -139.3 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 7.82 | -684.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 732 | 44 | 180 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 87 | 1 | 21 | 78 | 0.246 | 0.270 | 0.305 | 0.574 | -2480.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 21 | 38 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CIN | NL | 33 | 88 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.182 | -751.4 |
| 1923 | CIN | NL | 42 | 96 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.250 | -344.3 |
| 1924 | CIN | NL | 36 | 73 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.192 | -433.7 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 43 | 109 | 13 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.294 | -194.8 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 47 | 106 | 8 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.311 | 12.9 |
| 1927 | CIN | NL | 33 | 64 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 | -315.9 |
| 1928 | CIN | NL | 23 | 48 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.146 | -354.6 |
| 1929 | CIN | NL | 32 | 60 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0.333 | -99.1 |
| 1930 | CIN | NL | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 18 | 33 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | CLE | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 4 | 3 | 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 | 344 | 0 | 71 | 499 | 29 | 23 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CIN | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 0 |
| 1922 | CIN | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 62 | 3 | 2 |
| 1923 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 8 | 4 |
| 1924 | CIN | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 46 | 0 | 3 |
| 1925 | CIN | P | 42 | 0 | 6 | 62 | 4 | 2 |
| 1926 | CIN | P | 47 | 0 | 6 | 60 | 4 | 2 |
| 1927 | CIN | P | 33 | 0 | 11 | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| 1928 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | CIN | P | 32 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| 1930 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1930 | NY1 | P | 18 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1931 | CLE | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 344 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 1920, 1921 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 4.0 | 80 | 0 |