Don Savidge
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929)
Don Savidge was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1929 for the Washington Senators. Across 3 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA and 2 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
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/22/1983 in Santa Barbara, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-08-06
- Last Game
- 1929-08-31
Full name: Donald Snyder Savidge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | WS1 | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 3 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 3 | 6.0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929-08-31 | MIN | NYY | — | 3.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1929-08-13 | MIN | SLA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929-08-06 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
Don Savidge: the record in brief
According to the bio, Don Savidge debuted on August 6, 1929 and played a final game on August 31, 1929. All of the seasons listed were played for the Washington Senators. Savidge is listed as a pitcher at 6'1" and 180 pounds. Savidge batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 28, 1908, in Berwick, PA, USA. Savidge died on March 22, 1983, in Santa Barbara, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Donald Snyder.
Savidge's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 9.00 ERA over 3 appearances. Savidge had 2 strikeouts. Against a 4.60 league ERA for the same seasons, the 9.00 mark was 95.7% worse. All of that pitching came in 1929, with 3 games and 2 strikeouts.
Savidge appears at one position only: pitcher, in 3 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Don Savidge
- Was Don Savidge a pitcher?
- Yes. Don Savidge pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Don Savidge play for?
- Don Savidge played for one team, the Washington Senators (1929).
- What were Don Savidge's career stats?
- In 3 games, Don Savidge went 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 6.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Don Savidge play?
- Don Savidge played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Don Savidge and how much did he weigh?
- Don Savidge was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Don Savidge's career ERA?
- Don Savidge finished with a 9.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Don Savidge have?
- Don Savidge recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Don Savidge in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Don Savidge has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.