Donnie Joseph
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2014)
Donnie Joseph was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 7 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 8.53 ERA and 9 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-07-11
- Last Game
- 2014-06-16
Full name: Don Atley Joseph
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 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 81.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8.53 | — | 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.
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 | KCA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Away | 4 | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18.00 |
Last 7 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-16 | KCR | DET | — | 0.2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013-09-13 | KCR | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013-09-05 | KCR | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-04 | KCR | SEA | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-08-10 | KCR | BOS | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-07-12 | KCR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-07-11 | KCR | NYY | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Donnie Joseph: the record in brief
Donnie Joseph played a first major league game on July 11, 2013 and a last one on June 16, 2014. Joseph's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. Listed as a pitcher, Joseph batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds. Joseph was born on November 1, 1987, in San Marcos, TX, USA. Donnie Joseph was the playing name; the full given name is Don Atley.
Joseph's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 8.53 ERA over 7 appearances. Joseph had 9 strikeouts. Against a 3.80 league ERA for the same seasons, the 8.53 mark was 124.2% worse.
Joseph's college years, 2007, 2008, and 2009, were spent at University of Houston. The game-log section draws on 14 games of Retrosheet box scores for Joseph.
Every defensive appearance on record for Joseph, 7 games, came at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donnie Joseph
- What years did Donnie Joseph play?
- Donnie Joseph played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014.
- Was Donnie Joseph a pitcher?
- Yes. Donnie Joseph pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- What teams did Donnie Joseph play for?
- Donnie Joseph played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2013–2014).
- What were Donnie Joseph's career stats?
- In 7 games, Donnie Joseph went 0-0 with a 8.53 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and 6.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Donnie Joseph play?
- Donnie Joseph played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Donnie Joseph and how much did he weigh?
- Donnie Joseph was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Donnie Joseph's career ERA?
- Donnie Joseph finished with a 8.53 career ERA, going 0-0 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Donnie Joseph have?
- Donnie Joseph recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Donnie Joseph in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Donnie Joseph has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.