Pat Donahue

Born: 11/3/1884 in Springfield, OH, USA

Died: 1/31/1966 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-05-29 | Final Game: 1910-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Patrick William Donahue

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Biography

Pat Donahue, born in 1884, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from May 29, 1908, to September 5, 1910. As a position player, Donahue participated in 119 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He accumulated a total of 65 hits, resulting in a batting average of .211. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 35 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 3 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that was characteristic of the early 20th-century game. Donahue played during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style of play. While he may not have reached the statistical heights of some of his contemporaries, his presence on the field contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during a time when the sport was gaining significant popularity across America. His career, albeit brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
119	308	24	65	6	1	3	35	3	29	43	0.211	0.287	0.266	0.554	-92.6

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .266 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.554 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1908	BOS	AL	35	86	8	17	2	0	1	6	0	9	12	0.198	.240 (-18%)	.298 (-3%)	.306 (-17%)	.605 (-10%)	-90.5
1909	BOS	AL	65	177	14	42	4	1	2	25	2	17	21	0.237	.244 (-3%)	.306 (avg)	.312 (-2%)	.618 (-1%)	-2.1
1910	BOS	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PHA	AL	14	34	2	5	0	0	0	4	1	3	5	0.147	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	CLE	AL	2	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	PHA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0