Lino Donoso, baseball player, 1955-1956

Lino Donoso

Born: 9/23/1922 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 10/13/1990 in Veracruz, Veracruz, MΓ©xico

MLB Debut: 1955-06-18 | Final Game: 1956-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Biography

Lino Donoso was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1922, who played in Major League Baseball during the mid-1950s. His career spanned from June 18, 1955, to May 2, 1956, during a transitional period in the sport marked by the fading remnants of the post-war boom and the rise of more sophisticated playing styles. Donoso made his mark primarily as a pitcher, finishing his brief MLB career with a win-loss record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21. Throughout his tenure in the majors, Donoso showcased his skills on the mound, accumulating a total of 39 strikeouts and securing 1 save. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions during a time of evolving baseball strategies reflect the challenges and competitive spirit of the era. Donoso's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and resilience that defined many players of his time, highlighting the rich tapestry of baseball history that continues to inspire future generations.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
42.0 40.0 8.0 9.0 2.0 0 1.0 2.0 1.0 0 0 0.225 0.244 0.350 0.594

Pitching

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA
30.0 0 0 13.0 7.0 0 0 0.0 86.0 46.0 19.0 4.0 0 0 1.46

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 8 41 18 7 1 2 175.0 169 77 20 61 103 3.96 0

Career ERA 3.96 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons β€” near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 59 8 12 0 0 1 4 0 0 8 0.203 0.203 0.254 0.458 0.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons β€” 21.7% below league average.

Career OBP .203 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons β€” 39.0% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons β€” 34.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.458 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons β€” 36.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.400

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1947 NWS NYC 3 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.400

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 0 0 5.7 10 3 1 3 4.76

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1947 NWS NYC 0 1 1 0 0 5.7 10 3 1 3 4.76

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 41 18 11 33 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 41