Donnie Veal
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2009-2015)
Donnie Veal was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2015 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago White Sox, and the Atlanta Braves, a span of 7 seasons. Across 105 career appearances, he went 3-3 with a 5.48 ERA and 73 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2009-04-07
- Last Game
- 2015-05-31
Full name: Donald Tyrone Veal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 7.16 | 4.32 (-66%) | -999.9 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 1.38 | 4.01 (+66%) | 951.5 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 2 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 29 | 4.60 | 3.87 (-19%) | -125.4 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7.50 | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 14.54 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 3 | 3 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.0 | 63 | 42 | 49 | 73 | 5.48 | — | -174 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PIT | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CHA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 105 | 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
View full game log (210 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 39.0 | 34 | 23 | 29 | 40 | 5.31 |
| Away | 45 | 30.0 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 33 | 5.70 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-31 | ATL | SFG | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-05-28 | ATL | SFG | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015-05-04 | ATL | PHI | — | 1.1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-05-02 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015-04-30 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014-04-16 | CHW | BOS | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-15 | CHW | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-04-12 | CHW | CLE | — | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014-04-11 | CHW | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-08 | CHW | COL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 105 |
Salary History
Donnie Veal's recorded salaries total $1,413,500 over 3 seasons, 2009 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Veal's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHA | AL | $516,000 |
| 2013 | CHA | AL | $497,500 |
| 2009 | PIT | NL | $400,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,413,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College | Tucson | AZ | 2005 |
Donnie Veal: the record in brief
According to the bio, Donnie Veal debuted on April 7, 2009 and played a final game on May 31, 2015. Club by club, the record runs the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009), the Chicago White Sox (2012 through 2014), and the Atlanta Braves (2015). At 6'4" and 235 pounds, Veal is listed as a pitcher. Veal both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 18, 1984, in Jackson, MS, USA. On the record, Donnie Veal was born Donald Tyrone Veal.
The pitching table credits Veal with a 3-3 record and a 5.48 ERA in 105 games. Veal had 73 strikeouts. The league ERA over Veal's seasons was 3.98, so the 5.48 figure ran 37.6% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.60 in 2013, when the league's was 3.87.
Veal appears at one position only: pitcher, in 105 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 3 putouts and 5 assists.
Veal's listed earnings total $1,413,500; the highest single salary was $516,000, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Veal's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015. Veal's college years, 2005, were spent at Pima Community College. Veal's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 210 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donnie Veal
- What years did Donnie Veal play?
- Donnie Veal played in Major League Baseball from 2009 to 2015.
- Was Donnie Veal a pitcher?
- Yes. Donnie Veal pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 73 strikeouts.
- What teams did Donnie Veal play for?
- Donnie Veal played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (2009), the Chicago White Sox (2012–2014), and the Atlanta Braves (2015).
- What were Donnie Veal's career stats?
- In 105 games, Donnie Veal went 3-3 with a 5.48 ERA, 73 strikeouts, 69.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Donnie Veal earn in his career?
- Donnie Veal's recorded salaries total $1,413,500 over 3 seasons, 2009 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Veal's career ran from 2009 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2012 and 2015.
- What was Donnie Veal's salary?
- Donnie Veal's last recorded salary was $516,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $516,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $400,000, in 2009. The Salary History table lists each season from 2009 to 2014.
- What position did Donnie Veal play?
- Donnie Veal played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Donnie Veal and how much did he weigh?
- Donnie Veal was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 235 pounds.
- What was Donnie Veal's career ERA?
- Donnie Veal finished with a 5.48 career ERA, going 3-3 with 73 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Donnie Veal have?
- Donnie Veal recorded 73 career strikeouts.
- Is Donnie Veal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Donnie Veal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.