Lino Donoso
Born: 9/23/1922 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 10/13/1990 in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
MLB Debut: 1955-06-18 | Final Game: 1956-05-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Biography
Lino Donoso was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1922, who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. His career spanned from June 18, 1955, to May 2, 1956, during a transitional period in the sport marked by the fading remnants of the post-war boom and the rise of more sophisticated playing styles. Donoso made his mark primarily as a pitcher, finishing his brief MLB career with a win-loss record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21.
Throughout his tenure in the majors, Donoso showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating a total of 39 strikeouts and securing 1 save. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions during a time of evolving baseball strategies reflect the challenges and competitive spirit of the era. Donoso's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and resilience that defined many players of his time, highlighting the rich tapestry of baseball history that continues to inspire future generations.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.0 | 40.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.225 | 0.244 | 0.350 | 0.594 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 86.0 | 46.0 | 19.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.46 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 42.0 | 40.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 2.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.225 | 0.244 | 0.350 | 0.594 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 30.0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 86.0 | 46.0 | 19.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.46 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 96.7 | 108 | 56 | 16 | 36 | 39 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PIT | NL | 4 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 95.0 | 106 | 56 | 35 | 38 | 5.31 | -2171.5 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.185 | 0.185 | 0.185 | 0.370 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PIT | NL | 25 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.185 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | PIT | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 28 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | PIT | P | 25 | 9 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| 1956 | PIT | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |