Brendan Donovan
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Brendan Donovan is a second baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners, a span of 5 seasons. In 531 career games, he has hit .282 with 536 hits, 43 home runs, and 217 RBI. Brendan Donovan is an All-Star and a Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,308.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-04-25
- Awards
- All-Star · Gold Glove
- Jersey
- #33
Full name: Brendan Michael Donovan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 531 | 1,902 | 253 | 536 | 104 | 6 | 43 | 217 | 16 | 197 | 294 | .282 | .362 | .411 | .772 | 3,308 |
Career AVG .282 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.
Career SLG .411 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .772 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — +7.6% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SLN | NL | 126 | 391 | 64 | 110 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 45 | 2 | 60 | 70 | .281 | .242 (+16%) | .311 (+26%) | .394 (-4%) | .706 (+9%) | 1110.9 |
| 2023 | SLN | NL | 95 | 327 | 48 | 93 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 5 | 33 | 53 | .284 | .248 (+15%) | .320 (+14%) | .414 (+2%) | .734 (+7%) | 584.1 |
| 2024 | SLN | NL | 153 | 587 | 65 | 163 | 34 | 3 | 14 | 73 | 5 | 47 | 81 | .278 | .243 (+14%) | .312 (+10%) | .399 (+5%) | .711 (+7%) | 858.4 |
| 2025 | SLN | NL | 118 | 460 | 64 | 132 | 32 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 3 | 42 | 67 | .287 | .245 (+17%) | .315 (+12%) | .403 (+4%) | .718 (+8%) | 754.9 |
| 2026 | SEA | AL | 39 | 137 | 12 | 38 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 23 | .277 | .243 (+14%) | .318 (+17%) | .400 (+2%) | .718 (+8%) | 0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 531 | 1,902 | 253 | 536 | 104 | 6 | 43 | 217 | 16 | 197 | 294 | .282 | — | — | — | — | 3,308 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (492 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 250 | 879 | 133 | 255 | 21 | 110 | .290 |
| Away | 242 | 886 | 108 | 243 | 19 | 92 | .274 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-24 | STL | SFG | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | STL | SFG | W | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | STL | MIL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | STL | MIL | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-16 | STL | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-15 | STL | CIN | L | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-13 | STL | MIL | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-12 | STL | MIL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-08-13 | STL | COL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-08-12 | STL | COL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 30 | 16 | 144 | 13 | 2 | 19 |
| 2B | 225 | 202 | 320 | 549 | 8 | 116 |
| 3B | 46 | 29 | 20 | 98 | 5 | 12 |
| OF | 191 | 162 | 289 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| SS | 14 | 12 | 26 | 35 | 1 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SLN | 1B | 16 | 6 | 60 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 2022 | SLN | 2B | 38 | 32 | 58 | 75 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | SLN | 3B | 31 | 21 | 15 | 80 | 4 | 10 |
| 2022 | SLN | OF | 37 | 32 | 61 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | SLN | SS | 7 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | SLN | 1B | 14 | 10 | 84 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | SLN | 2B | 34 | 30 | 52 | 72 | 3 | 19 |
| 2023 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SLN | OF | 30 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | SLN | SS | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | SLN | 2B | 53 | 49 | 74 | 136 | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | SLN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | SLN | OF | 106 | 91 | 164 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SLN | 2B | 100 | 91 | 136 | 266 | 4 | 46 |
| 2025 | SLN | OF | 18 | 18 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | SLN | SS | 6 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 225 |
| Third Base | 46 |
| Shortstop | 14 |
| Left Field | 163 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 41 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gold Glove | UT |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 22.0 | 150 | 0 |
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Brendan Donovan: the record in brief
Brendan Donovan made a major league debut on April 25, 2022 and is still active, so the totals on this page keep changing. By club, Donovan's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (2022 to 2025) and the Seattle Mariners (2026). Donovan is listed as a second baseman at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. The bio says Donovan batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Donovan was born on January 16, 1997, in Wurzburg, Bavaria, Germany. Brendan Donovan was the playing name; the full given name is Brendan Michael.
Donovan has collected 536 hits in 1,902 at bats across 531 games, good for a .282 batting average, adding 43 home runs and 217 runs batted in. Donovan got on base at a .362 rate and slugged .411 (.772 OPS). Set against a .245 league average for the same years, Donovan's .282 average sits 15.2% above it. The single-season home run high is 14, set in 2024. No season topped the 163 hits of 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brendan Donovan
- What years did Brendan Donovan play?
- Brendan Donovan played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Brendan Donovan a pitcher?
- No. Brendan Donovan was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brendan Donovan hit?
- Brendan Donovan hit 43 career home runs with 536 hits.
- What teams has Brendan Donovan played for?
- Brendan Donovan has played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (2022–2025) and the Seattle Mariners (2026).
- Has Brendan Donovan won an MVP award?
- No. Brendan Donovan has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Brendan Donovan won?
- Brendan Donovan has won the Gold Glove (2022). He has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What are Brendan Donovan's career stats?
- In 531 games, Brendan Donovan has 536 hits, 43 home runs, 217 RBI, 253 runs, and 16 stolen bases, with a .282 batting average.
- What position does Brendan Donovan play?
- Brendan Donovan plays primarily as a second baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Brendan Donovan and how much does he weigh?
- Brendan Donovan is listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What number does Brendan Donovan wear?
- Brendan Donovan wears number 33, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Brendan Donovan hit each season?
- Brendan Donovan's home runs by season: 5 in 2022, 11 in 2023, 14 in 2024, 10 in 2025, and 3 in 2026. His most in one season was 14, in 2024.
- What was Brendan Donovan's career batting average?
- Brendan Donovan batted .282 over his career, with 536 hits in 1,902 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brendan Donovan have?
- Brendan Donovan drove in 217 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games has Brendan Donovan made?
- Brendan Donovan has been selected to 1 All-Star Game.