Don Grate

Born: 8/27/1923 in Greenfield, OH, USA

Died: 11/22/2014 in Miami Gardens, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-06 | Final Game: 1946-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Donald Grate

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Biography

Don Grate, born in 1923, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1945 to 1946. His career was brief but notable, as he stepped onto the mound during a transformative period in baseball history, shortly after World War II when the sport was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. Grate's pitching record stood at 1-1, with an earned run average (ERA) of 9.37, reflecting the challenges he faced while competing at the highest level. Throughout his career, Grate recorded a total of 8 strikeouts, showcasing flashes of potential amidst a competitive landscape. While he did not achieve any saves, his contributions to his team during his tenure were part of the rich tapestry of baseball in the mid-20th century. Grate's time in the league, though limited, exemplified the perseverance and dedication of players during an era of adjustment and change in the sport, making him a part of baseball's enduring legacy.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	7	2	0	0	0	16.3	22	17	0	14	8	9.37	0

Career ERA 9.37 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — 158.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1945	PHI	NL	0	1	4	2	0	0	0	8.3	18	16	12	6	17.28	—	0.0
1946	PHI	NL	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	8.0	4	1	2	2	1.12	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.200	0.000	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 70.8% 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
1945	PHI	NL	5	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	PHI	NL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	PHI	P	4	0	0	0	0	0
1946	PHI	P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
The Ohio State University	Columbus	OH	1944, 1945