Don Florence

Born: 3/16/1967 in Manchester, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-08-08 | Final Game: 1995-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Emery Florence

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Biography

Don Florence, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from August 8, 1995, to September 19, 1995. Although his time in Major League Baseball was brief, Florence left a notable mark with his impressive performance on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 3-0 and posted a remarkable earned run average (ERA) of 1.5, showcasing his ability to effectively limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Florence's pitching style was characterized by precision and control, as evidenced by his total of 5 strikeouts over his limited appearances. While he did not record any saves, his contributions to the games he pitched were significant in helping his team secure victories. Competing during a time when the game was seeing a transition towards more offensive strategies, Florence's achievements reflect the importance of strong pitching in a well-rounded baseball roster. His brief yet impactful career remains a testament to the potential of talent in the league, even if it was not fully realized over an extended period.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	0	14	0	0	0	0	12.0	17	2	0	6	5	1.50	0

Career ERA 1.50 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 66.3% better 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
1995	NYN	NL	3	0	14	0	0	0	0	12.0	17	2	6	5	1.50	4.45 (+66%)	204.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1995	NYN	NL	14	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	0	0	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	NYN	P	14	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1995	NYN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Crowder College	Neosho	MO	1986, 1987