Pete Donnelly

MLB Debut: 1871-05-13 | Final Game: 1871-07-08

Full name: Peter J. Donnelly

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Biography

Pete Donnelly was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early days of the sport during the 19th century. His career spanned from May 13, 1871, to July 8, 1871, a brief period in which he played as a position player in a nascent era of baseball that was still defining its rules and style. Over the course of his nine games, Donnelly recorded seven hits, contributing three runs batted in and finishing with a batting average of .206. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his involvement in the game during its formative years is noteworthy. Donnelly's era was characterized by a lack of the advanced training and statistical analysis that would later transform the sport. Players often adapted to the fluid nature of the game without the benefit of modern equipment or extensive coaching. Despite his limited statistical output, Donnelly's participation in the early days of professional baseball reflects the spirit and challenges of the time, as players like him laid the groundwork for future generations of athletes. His brief career remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 34 7 7 1 1 0 3 0 1 2 0.206 0.229 0.294 0.523 0.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OBP .229 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .294 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.523 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 24.8% 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
1871 FW1 9 34 7 7 1 1 0 3 0 1 2 0.206 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 1 1 8 0
OF 9 8 5 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1871 FW1 3B 2 0 1 1 8 0
1871 FW1 OF 9 8 5 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Left Field 2
Center Field 1
Right Field 6