Tom Donohue

Born: 11/15/1952 in Mineola, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-06 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Donohue

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Biography

Tom Donohue, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1980. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 122 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a versatile utility player. Donohue recorded a total of 65 hits, including 5 home runs, while driving in 28 runs. His batting average settled at .200, reflecting the challenges he faced in a competitive era that was transitioning from the tail end of the 1970s into the 1980s. Donohue was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his 7 stolen bases during his time in the majors. While his career may not have featured the standout numbers of some of his contemporaries, he contributed to his teams with a workmanlike approach and determination. His tenure in the major leagues, though brief, exemplified the grit and tenacity of players striving to make their mark during a time when the game was evolving, and new talents were emerging.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
122	325	31	65	7	2	5	28	7	10	92	0.200	0.230	0.280	0.510	-1741.8

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 29.9% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 28.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 29.2% 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
1979	LAA	AL	38	107	13	24	3	1	3	14	2	3	29	0.224	.265 (-16%)	.329 (-21%)	.397 (-11%)	.727 (-16%)	-303.1
1980	LAA	AL	84	218	18	41	4	1	2	14	5	7	63	0.188	.264 (-29%)	.326 (-34%)	.387 (-37%)	.714 (-36%)	-1438.7