Luther McDonald

Born: 2/6/1906 in Greene County, MS, USA

Died: 5/1/1976 in Chicago, IL, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 178 lbs

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Biography

Luther McDonald, born in 1906, is an active pitcher in professional baseball, known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. With a career record of 36-26, McDonald has demonstrated a consistent ability to secure victories for his team. He holds an earned run average (ERA) of 4.28, showcasing his capacity to limit scoring opportunities for opposing hitters. Over the course of his career, he has amassed 160 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his effectiveness both as a starter and in relief roles. As a player in the contemporary era, McDonald is part of a generation that emphasizes both athleticism and strategy on the field. His contributions to the game reflect the evolving nature of pitching, where players are increasingly relied upon not just for their ability to start games but also to adapt to various game situations. McDonald continues to leave his mark on the sport, inspiring younger players with his dedication and performance. His career is a testament to the enduring appeal of baseball and the critical role of pitchers in shaping the outcomes of games.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
36 26 99 58 34 2 2 523.0 648 249 25 129 160 4.28 0

Career ERA 4.28 vs. league average 4.34 across their career seasons — near 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
1927 SLS NNL 13 4 26 15 8 0 1 138.0 174 64 33 41 4.17 4.08 (-2%) 1337.4
1928 SLS NNL 8 6 21 12 8 0 0 106.0 119 42 23 27 3.57 4.13 (+14%) 875.0
1929 SLS NNL 4 3 10 5 1 0 0 36.0 63 34 18 6 8.50 4.60 (-85%) -1707.7
1930 CAG NNL 5 9 22 15 8 0 0 127.0 153 69 30 37 4.89 4.80 (-2%) 1322.1
1931 CC2 NNL 4 3 7 6 6 2 0 54.3 54 11 11 25 1.82 4.10 (+56%) 1522.8
1931 DS NNL 2 1 6 3 3 0 0 41.0 52 13 8 19 2.85 4.10 (+30%) 943.2
1935 CAG NN2 0 0 7 2 0 0 1 20.7 33 16 6 5 6.97 4.35 (-60%) -981.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
110 208 22 45 6 1 1 11 1 5 1 0.216 0.235 0.269 0.504 -690.1

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Career SLG .269 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.504 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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
1927 SLS NNL 27 52 3 10 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 0.192 .282 (-32%) .344 (-40%) .392 (-41%) .736 (-41%) -366.1
1928 SLS NNL 22 43 7 9 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0.209 — — — — 0.0
1929 SLS NNL 13 14 4 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0.357 — — — — 0.0
1930 CAG NNL 26 50 5 12 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.240 .293 (-18%) .354 (-32%) .429 (-39%) .784 (-36%) -324.0
1931 CC2 NNL 9 23 2 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 1 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1931 DS NNL 6 18 0 4 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1935 CAG NN2 7 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1928 NNC SLS 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 3.0 6 3 0 0 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1928 NNC SLS 0 0 1 1 0 3.0 6 3 0 0 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 99 58 8 169 7 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 SLS P 26 15 1 37 2 1
1928 SLS P 21 12 2 31 4 0
1929 SLS P 10 5 0 13 0 1
1930 CAG OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1930 CAG P 22 15 2 37 0 0
1931 CC2 P 7 6 2 30 1 2
1931 DS P 6 3 1 12 0 1
1935 CAG P 7 2 0 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 99
Center Field 1