Don Florence
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995)
Don Florence was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1995 for the New York Mets. Across 14 career appearances, he went 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA and 5 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 204.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-08-08
- Last Game
- 1995-09-19
Full name: Donald Emery Florence
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1.50 | 4.45 (+66%) | 204.8 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1.50 | — | 205 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.50 |
| Away | 8 | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1.50 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-19 | NYN | ATL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-12 | NYN | HOU | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-09 | NYN | WSN | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-05 | NYN | SDP | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-03 | NYN | SFG | W | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-31 | NYN | LAD | — | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-29 | NYN | LAD | — | 0.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-08-24 | NYN | SDP | W | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-22 | NYN | SFG | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995-08-21 | NYN | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
Salary History
Don Florence's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. Florence's career, 1995 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NYN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowder College | Neosho | MO | 1986, 1987 |
Don Florence: the record in brief
According to the bio, Don Florence debuted on August 8, 1995 and played a final game on September 19, 1995. The team column never changes: it is the New York Mets in 1995. Florence played primarily as a pitcher and threw left-handed and batted right-handed. Born on March 16, 1967, in Manchester, NH, USA, Florence was listed at 6'0" and 195 pounds. The bio lists the given name Donald Emery.
Florence pitched in 14 games, starting 0, and finished with a 3-0 record and 1.50 ERA. Florence had 5 strikeouts. That 1.50 ERA compares with a 4.45 league average across the same seasons, 66.3% better. Florence's only pitching season is 1995: 14 games, 5 strikeouts. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 204.8 for Florence's career.
Every defensive appearance on record for Florence, 14 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 0 putouts and 4 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Florence
- Was Don Florence a pitcher?
- Yes. Don Florence pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Don Florence hit?
- Don Florence hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Don Florence play for?
- Don Florence played for one team, the New York Mets (1995).
- What were Don Florence's career stats?
- In 14 games, Don Florence went 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 12.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Don Florence earn in his career?
- Don Florence's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1995. Florence's career, 1995 to 1995, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Don Florence's salary?
- Don Florence's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1995.
- What position did Don Florence play?
- Don Florence played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Florence and how much did he weigh?
- Don Florence was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Don Florence's career ERA?
- Don Florence finished with a 1.50 career ERA, going 3-0 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Don Florence have?
- Don Florence recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Don Florence in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Florence has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.