Donn Roach
Born: 12/14/1989 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-04-02 | Final Game: 2016-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Donn Mitchell Roach
Biography
Donn Roach was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016. Born in 1989, Roach made his debut on April 2, 2014, showcasing his skills primarily as a right-handed pitcher. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.77. He struck out 20 batters but did not record any saves, reflecting his role primarily as a starter or a long reliever during his time in the league.
Roach's playing style was characterized by his ability to induce ground balls and manage contact effectively, although he struggled with strikeouts relative to his innings pitched. His career unfolded during a period when offensive production was on the rise in Major League Baseball, presenting challenges for pitchers in terms of run prevention. After his last appearance on August 2, 2016, Roach transitioned away from the professional game, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor who worked diligently to carve out a niche in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.0 | 51 | 25 | 3 | 18 | 20 | 5.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 36 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 4.75 | - |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10.80 | - |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8.44 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.400 | 0.600 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDP | NL | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CHC | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 4 | 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 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | SDN | P | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | CHN | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |