Don Songer, baseball player, 1924-1927

Don Songer

Born: 1/31/1899 in Walnut, KS, USA

Died: 10/3/1962 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-21 | Final Game: 1927-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Donald C. Songer

Biography

Don Songer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1927. Born in 1899, Songer made his mark in a competitive era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive output began to rise. Throughout his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 10-14 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Songer's pitching prowess was highlighted by his 44 strikeouts and 4 saves, reflecting his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and as a starter when needed. His contributions to the teams he played for during his brief career demonstrated a commitment to the craft of pitching, and his performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Although his career was relatively short, Don Songer's impact on the mound remains a notable part of baseball's storied history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 14 71 16 5 1 4 202.3 204 76 9 98 44 3.38 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 53 4 7 0 1 0 2 0 5 6 0.132 0.207 0.170 0.377 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 71 0 8 57 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 71