John O'Donoghue

Born: 10/7/1939 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-29 | Final Game: 1971-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 203 lbs

Full name: John Eugene O'Donoghue

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Biography

John O'Donoghue was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1963 to 1971. Born in 1939, he made his mark in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and the emergence of more powerful offenses. O'Donoghue finished his career with a record of 39 wins and 55 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07, and 377 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing some of the most formidable hitters of his time. He also recorded 10 saves, highlighting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. O'Donoghue was selected as an All-Star during his career, reflecting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His contributions to the game extended beyond the mound, as he became a part of the rich tapestry of baseball during the 1960s, a period marked by significant changes in the sport. While his overall win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his talent, O'Donoghue's performances and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
39	55	257	96	13	4	10	751.0	780	340	78	260	377	4.07	0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 3.49 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1963	KC1	AL	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	6.0	6	1	2	1	1.50	—	0.0
1964	KC1	AL	10	14	39	32	2	1	0	173.7	202	95	65	79	4.92	3.58 (-38%)	-4882.8
1965	KC1	AL	9	18	34	30	4	1	0	177.7	183	78	66	82	3.95	3.50 (-13%)	-1492.6
1966	CLE	AL	6	8	32	13	2	0	0	108.0	109	46	23	49	3.83	3.52 (-9%)	-1065.0
1967	CLE	AL	8	9	33	17	5	2	2	130.7	120	47	33	81	3.24	3.30 (+2%)	690.2
1968	BAL	AL	0	0	16	0	0	0	2	22.0	34	15	7	11	6.14	2.98 (-106%)	-298.0
1969	SE1	AL	2	2	55	0	0	0	6	70.0	58	23	37	48	2.96	3.61 (+18%)	-296.8
1970	ATL	AL	2	0	25	0	0	0	0	23.3	29	13	9	13	5.01	3.89 (-29%)	-
1970	WSN	NL	2	3	9	3	0	0	0	22.3	20	13	11	6	5.24	3.89 (-35%)	-
1971	WSN	NL	0	0	13	0	0	0	0	17.3	19	9	7	7	4.67	3.47 (-35%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	206	16	35	3	0	3	11	1	5	67	0.170	0.190	0.228	0.418	-432.3

Career AVG .170 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 31.2% below league average.

Career OBP .190 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 39.4% below league average.

Career SLG .228 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1963	KC1	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	KC1	AL	40	55	4	13	0	1	5	0	0	18	0.236	.250 (-6%)	.312 (-24%)	.377 (-23%)	.690 (-24%)	-217.0
1965	KC1	AL	39	55	7	12	1	1	1	0	1	12	0.218	.245 (-11%)	.310 (-25%)	.371 (-22%)	.682 (-23%)	-215.3
1966	CLE	AL	32	33	2	5	1	0	1	0	0	9	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	CLE	AL	33	40	3	4	0	1	4	1	3	16	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	BAL	AL	16	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	SE1	AL	55	13	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	ATL	AL	25	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	WSN	NL	9	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	WSN	NL	13	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	257	96	35	149	9	13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	KC1	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1964	KC1	P	39	32	8	27	3	4
1965	KC1	P	34	30	8	36	4	2
1966	CLE	P	32	13	5	24	0	0
1967	CLE	P	33	17	7	35	0	3
1968	BAL	P	16	0	0	5	0	0
1969	SE1	P	55	0	3	9	1	2
1970	ML4	P	25	0	2	7	1	1
1970	MON	P	9	3	0	4	0	1
1971	MON	P	13	0	2	2	0	0