George O'Donnell

Born: 5/27/1929 in Winchester, IL, USA

Died: 12/19/2012 in Springfield, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1954-07-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Dana O'Donnell

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Biography

George O'Donnell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1929, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the mid-1950s. He played in Major League Baseball from April 18, 1954, to July 25, 1954. O'Donnell was known for his right-handed pitching style and made contributions to his teams, albeit in a limited capacity. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 3-9 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. He struck out 8 batters and earned 1 save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starting pitcher and in relief. O'Donnell's time in the majors came during the transitional years of the game, marked by the rise of the live-ball era and the increasing popularity of baseball in American culture. Although his career was brief, O'Donnell's journey through the league reflects the experiences of many players of his time, who faced the challenges of a competitive environment while striving to leave their mark on the sport. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, highlight the persistence and dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	9	21	10	3	0	1	87.3	105	44	4	21	8	4.53	0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 16.4% 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
1954	PIT	NL	3	9	21	10	3	0	1	87.3	105	44	21	8	4.53	3.90 (-16%)	660.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	23	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	1	10	0.087	0.125	0.217	0.342	0.0

Career AVG .087 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 66.7% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.5% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.342 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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
1954	PIT	NL	21	23	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	1	10	0.087	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	21	10	7	19	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PIT	P	21	10	7	19	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	21