Don Minnick

Born: 4/14/1931 in Lynchburg, VA, USA

Died: 9/2/2016 in Rocky Mount, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-09-23 | Final Game: 1957-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Athey Minnick

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Biography

Don Minnick was a professional baseball player born in 1931, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 23 to September 28, 1957. Primarily a position player, Minnick made his mark in a limited number of games, appearing in just two during his time in the league. Despite the challenges of breaking into the big leagues during a competitive era, he showcased his skills on the field, although his time in the spotlight was short-lived. During his brief stint, Minnick did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, concluding his time in the majors with a batting average of 0.0. His career, while not prolific in statistical achievements, reflects the aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark in an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving playing styles. Though his playing career was limited, Minnick's journey represents the dedication and passion that countless athletes have shown in pursuit of their dreams in the sport of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	9.3	14	5	1	2	7	4.82	0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 25.8% 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
1957	WSN	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	9.3	14	5	2	7	4.82	3.83 (-26%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	2	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 .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.715 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
1957	WSN	AL	2	2	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	2	1	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	WS1	P	2	1	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2