Brendan Donovan
Active Player
Born: 1/16/1997 in Wurzburg, Bavaria, Germany
MLB Debut: 2022-04-25
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Brendan Michael Donovan
Biography
Brendan Donovan, born in 1997, is an active professional baseball player who has made a significant impact since his debut on April 25, 2022. As a versatile position player, Donovan showcases his skills across various roles on the field, contributing to his team's success in multiple capacities. With 492 games played, he has accumulated 498 hits, including 40 home runs and 202 RBIs, while maintaining an impressive batting average of .282. His ability to steal bases is also notable, as he has successfully swiped 15 bags during his career.
Donovan's playing style is characterized by his disciplined approach at the plate and his versatility in the field, often filling in at different positions as needed. As he continues to develop his game, he is poised to leave a lasting mark on the league. In an era that emphasizes offensive production and adaptability, Donovan embodies the modern player, contributing both power and speed to his team's lineup. His ongoing career promises to keep fans engaged as he strives to achieve even greater milestones in Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 492 | 1765 | 241 | 498 | 97 | 5 | 40 | 202 | 15 | 182 | 271 | 0.282 | 0.361 | 0.411 | 0.772 | 2553.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | STL | NL | 126 | 391 | 64 | 110 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 45 | 2 | 60 | 70 | 0.281 | 1110.9 |
| 2023 | STL | NL | 95 | 327 | 48 | 93 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 34 | 5 | 33 | 53 | 0.284 | 584.1 |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 153 | 587 | 65 | 163 | 34 | 3 | 14 | 73 | 5 | 47 | 81 | 0.278 | 858.4 |
| 2025 | STL | NL | 118 | 460 | 64 | 132 | 32 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 3 | 42 | 67 | 0.287 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | NLWC2 | SLN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 30 | 16 | 144 | 13 | 2 | 19 |
| 2B | 125 | 111 | 184 | 283 | 4 | 70 |
| 3B | 46 | 29 | 20 | 98 | 5 | 12 |
| OF | 173 | 144 | 256 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| SS | 8 | 7 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 6 |
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 | SS | 7 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | SLN | OF | 37 | 32 | 61 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | SS | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | SLN | OF | 30 | 21 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 125 |
| Third Base | 46 |
| Shortstop | 8 |
| Left Field | 145 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 39 |
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 |