John O'Donoghue
Born: 5/26/1969 in Wilmington, DE, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-06-27 | Final Game: 1993-10-03
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 198 lbs
Full name: John Preston O'Donoghue
Biography
John O'Donoghue, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from June 27, 1993, to October 3, 1993. During this time, O'Donoghue appeared in 11 games but faced significant challenges at the plate, finishing his career without any hits, home runs, or RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Additionally, he did not record any stolen bases throughout his time in the league.
Although his major league career was short and statistically unremarkable, O'Donoghue's journey to the big leagues reflects the aspirations and struggles of many athletes during the early 1990s, a period characterized by a competitive landscape in baseball. While he may not have left a lasting mark in terms of statistics, his presence in the majors highlights the depth of talent and the hurdles many players face in reaching professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 4.58 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 4.58 | -736.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | P | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1988, 1989, 1990 |