Tim Donahue, baseball player, 1891-1902

Tim Donahue

Born: 6/8/1870 in Raynham, MA, USA

Died: 6/12/1902 in Taunton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-07-28 | Final Game: 1902-05-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Timothy Cornelius Donahue

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Biography

Tim Donahue, born in 1870, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from July 28, 1891, to May 17, 1902. Primarily playing as a position player, Donahue participated in 466 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 354 hits, achieving a batting average of .236, alongside 2 home runs and 163 runs batted in. Notably, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 54 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense in multiple ways. Donahue's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the late 19th-century style of play characterized by the deadball era. Players like Donahue were instrumental in shaping the game's dynamics, emphasizing contact hitting and aggressive base running. Though his career statistics may not place him among the most prominent figures of the era, Donahue's contributions to the teams he played for reflect the dedication and skill that characterized many players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
466 1500 196 354 57 12 2 163 54 142 109 0.236 0.314 0.294 0.608 -3782.1

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 13.9% 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
1891 BS2 AA 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1895 CHC NL 63 219 29 59 9 1 2 36 5 20 25 0.269 .296 (-9%) .361 (-6%) .399 (-13%) .761 (-10%) -387.9
1896 CHC NL 57 188 27 41 10 1 0 20 11 11 15 0.218 .290 (-25%) .354 (-22%) .387 (-27%) .741 (-25%) -870.8
1897 CHC NL 58 188 28 45 7 3 0 21 3 9 9 0.239 .291 (-18%) .354 (-21%) .387 (-20%) .741 (-20%) -742.4
1898 CHC NL 122 396 52 87 12 3 0 39 17 49 31 0.220 .270 (-19%) .333 (-5%) .347 (-24%) .680 (-14%) -925.5
1899 CHC NL 92 278 39 69 9 3 0 29 10 34 14 0.248 .282 (-12%) .343 (avg) .366 (-18%) .710 (-9%) -344.6
1900 CHC NL 67 216 21 51 10 1 0 17 8 19 10 0.236 .279 (-15%) .338 (-8%) .366 (-20%) .705 (-14%) -510.9
1902 WSN AL 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 4 0 1 0
2B 1 0 2 1 1 0
C 461 0 1686 443 129 52
SS 2 0 1 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1891 BS2 C 4 0 4 1 1 0
1895 CHN C 63 0 234 45 26 8
1896 CHN C 57 0 236 60 21 7
1897 CHN 1B 1 0 3 0 1 0
1897 CHN C 55 0 218 64 15 2
1897 CHN SS 2 0 1 4 1 0
1898 CHN C 122 0 450 107 22 16
1899 CHN 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1899 CHN C 91 0 304 100 21 13
1900 CHN 2B 1 0 2 1 1 0
1900 CHN C 66 0 232 63 23 6
1902 WS1 C 3 0 8 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 461
First Base 2
Second Base 1
Shortstop 2