Donn Pall
Born: 1/11/1962 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1988-08-01 | Final Game: 1998-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Donn Steven Pall
Biography
Donn Pall, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1998. Known for his versatility on the mound, Pall played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and the San Diego Padres. He finished his career with a record of 24-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, showcasing his ability to effectively manage games and limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Over the course of his career, Pall registered 278 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever.
Pall's playing style was characterized by his strong command and ability to induce ground balls, which aligned well with the pitching strategies of the era. His contributions were particularly notable during the late 1980s and 1990s, a time when the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. While he may not have been a household name, Pall's steady presence in the pitching rotation and out of the bullpen made him a valuable asset to his teams. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 23 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 505.3 | 519 | 204 | 52 | 139 | 278 | 3.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 39 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 3.45 | - |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 4 | 5 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 87.0 | 90 | 32 | 19 | 58 | 3.31 | - |
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 3 | 5 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 76.0 | 63 | 28 | 24 | 39 | 3.32 | - |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 7 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 59 | 19 | 20 | 40 | 2.41 | - |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 5 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 73.0 | 79 | 40 | 27 | 27 | 4.93 | - |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 2 | 3 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 58.7 | 62 | 21 | 11 | 29 | 3.22 | - |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 2.55 | 532.9 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 | - |
| 1994 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 43 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 3.60 | - |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 5.79 | - |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.86 | - |
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 42 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 5.13 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.000 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CHW | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHW | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CHW | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CHW | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | PHI | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | NYY | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIA | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIA | NL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 328 | 0 | 32 | 62 | 5 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHA | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | CHA | P | 53 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | CHA | P | 56 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 | CHA | P | 51 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | CHA | P | 39 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | CHA | P | 39 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | PHI | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | NYA | P | 26 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | FLO | P | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | FLO | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | FLO | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 328 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | FLO | NL | $200,000 |
| 1994 | NYA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1993 | CHA | AL | $500,000 |
| 1992 | CHA | AL | $354,000 |
| 1991 | CHA | AL | $448,000 |
| 1990 | CHA | AL | $100,000 |
| 1989 | CHA | AL | $72,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,174,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | IL | 1983, 1984, 1985 |