Tom Donovan

Born: 1/1/1873 in West Troy, NY, USA

Died: 3/25/1933 in Watervliet, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-10 | Final Game: 1901-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Thomas Joseph Donovan

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Biography

Tom Donovan, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Donovan played in a total of 18 games during his career, where he recorded 18 hits and achieved a batting average of .254. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 5 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases by stealing 1 base. Donovan's career unfolded during the early years of modern baseball, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. His playing style reflected the fundamentals of the time, emphasizing contact hitting and base running over power. Despite his limited time on the field, Donovan's performance remains a testament to the players of his era who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport. He played his final game on September 28, 1909, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance within a rapidly evolving game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	16	4	0	3	0	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 47.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1901	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	7.0	16	4	3	0	5.14	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
18	71	9	18	3	1	0	5	1	0	4	0.254	0.254	0.324	0.577	-202.5

Career AVG .254 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .324 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 9.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.577 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 15.9% 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
1901	CLE	AL	18	71	9	18	3	1	0	5	1	0	4	0.254	.271 (-7%)	.326 (-22%)	.359 (-10%)	.686 (-16%)	-202.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	18	0	21	4	4	0
P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	CLE	OF	18	0	21	4	4	0
1901	CLE	P	1	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
Right Field	18