Donovan Hand
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2015)
Donovan Hand was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015 for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 3 seasons. Across 32 career appearances, he went 1-5 with a 3.53 ERA and 40 strikeouts.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 238 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-05-26
- Last Game
- 2015-06-17
Full name: Donovan Jay Hand
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 1 | 5 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.1 | 71 | 28 | 21 | 37 | 3.69 | 3.87 (+5%) | -1953.2 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 5 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.1 | 73 | 28 | 22 | 40 | 3.53 | — | -1,953 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .083 | .154 | .083 | .237 | 0 |
Career AVG .083 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.
Career SLG .083 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.
Career OPS .237 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 67.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 31 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 32 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 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 (64 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 40.0 | 35 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 2.25 |
| Away | 12 | 31.1 | 38 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 5.17 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-17 | CIN | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-28 | MIL | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-24 | MIL | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-22 | MIL | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-20 | MIL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-19 | MIL | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-16 | MIL | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | MIL | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | MIL | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-04 | MIL | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-17 | CIN | DET | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-09-28 | MIL | NYN | W | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-24 | MIL | ATL | L | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-22 | MIL | STL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-09-20 | MIL | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-19 | MIL | CHC | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-09-16 | MIL | CHC | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | MIL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-10 | MIL | STL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-09-04 | MIL | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 32 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | AL | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Donovan Hand: the record in brief
According to the bio, Donovan Hand debuted on May 26, 2013 and played a final game on June 17, 2015. The team column moves through the Milwaukee Brewers (2013) and the Cincinnati Reds (2015). Born on April 20, 1986, in Tecumseh, AL, USA, Hand is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-3 and 238 pounds. The given name on file is Donovan Jay Hand.
The pitching table credits Hand with a 1-5 record and a 3.53 ERA in 32 games. Hand had 40 strikeouts. That 3.53 ERA compares with a 3.91 league average across the same seasons, 9.7% better. 2013 was Hand's sharpest full season, a 3.69 ERA against the league's 3.87.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hand, 32 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Hand's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 15 assists and 1 errors.
The college table lists Jacksonville State University in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Retrosheet box scores cover 64 of Hand's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donovan Hand
- What years did Donovan Hand play?
- Donovan Hand played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015.
- Was Donovan Hand a pitcher?
- Yes. Donovan Hand pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 40 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Donovan Hand hit?
- Donovan Hand hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Donovan Hand play for?
- Donovan Hand played for 2 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2013) and the Cincinnati Reds (2015).
- What were Donovan Hand's career stats?
- In 32 games, Donovan Hand went 1-5 with a 3.53 ERA, 40 strikeouts, and 71.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Donovan Hand play?
- Donovan Hand played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Donovan Hand and how much did he weigh?
- Donovan Hand was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 238 pounds.
- What was Donovan Hand's career ERA?
- Donovan Hand finished with a 3.53 career ERA, going 1-5 with 40 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Donovan Hand have?
- Donovan Hand recorded 40 career strikeouts.
- Is Donovan Hand in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Donovan Hand has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.