Fred Donovan

Born: 7/4/1864 in Epping, NH, USA

Died: 3/7/1916 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1895-06-23 | Final Game: 1895-07-06

Bats: R | Throws: R

Full name: Frederick Maurice Donovan

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Biography

Fred Donovan, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the late 19th century, specifically from June 23 to July 6, 1895. Playing primarily as a position player, Donovan's time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, appearing in just three games. During his tenure, he achieved one hit and recorded one run batted in (RBI), resulting in a batting average of .083. His lack of stolen bases and home runs underscored the challenges he faced in making a significant impact on the field. Donovan's career coincided with a transformative era in baseball, just before the turn of the century when the game was evolving in terms of strategy and player skills. While his statistical contributions were modest, they reflect the experiences of many players of the time who were navigating the complexities of a sport that was still finding its identity. Though his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Fred Donovan remains a part of baseball's rich history, representing the myriad of players who contributed to the game's development during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.083	0.154	0.083	0.237	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .296 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 57.4% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1895	CL4	NL	3	12	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	2	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	3	0	13	2	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1895	CL4	C	3	0	13	2	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	3