Donovan Hand

Born: 4/20/1986 in Tecumseh, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-05-26 | Final Game: 2015-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 238 lbs

Full name: Donovan Jay Hand

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Biography

Donovan Hand was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1986, who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015. He made his debut on May 26, 2013, and concluded his playing career on June 17, 2015. Hand was known for his solid control and ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a record of 1-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.53 over his time in the league. His 40 strikeouts highlighted his potential as a reliable arm in the bullpen, despite not recording any saves during his career. Hand’s playing years came during a time when pitching was evolving, with many pitchers beginning to utilize advanced analytics to enhance their gameplay. Although he faced challenges in securing wins, his ERA indicated that he was capable of keeping games competitive. His contributions to the teams he played for during his brief tenure in the major leagues reflected the grit and determination typical of many pitchers who strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. After retiring from baseball, Hand left behind a legacy as a testament to perseverance in the face of the challenges that come with professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	5	32	7	0	0	0	71.3	73	28	10	22	40	3.53	0

Career ERA 3.53 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
2013	MIL	NL	1	5	31	7	0	0	0	68.3	71	28	21	37	3.69	3.87 (+5%)	-1980.7
2015	CIN	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	0	1	3	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.083	0.154	0.083	0.237	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 67.2% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.237 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 67.0% 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
2013	MIL	NL	31	11	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
2015	CIN	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	32	7	3	15	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	MIL	P	31	7	3	15	1	0
2015	CIN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	32

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville	AL	2005, 2006, 2007