Don O'Riley

Born: 3/12/1945 in Topeka, KS, USA

Died: 5/2/1997 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-06-20 | Final Game: 1970-08-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Donald Lee O'Riley

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Biography

Don O'Riley was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1945, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1970. O'Riley made his mark in a challenging era for pitchers, navigating the late 1960s when the game was evolving with an emphasis on both pitching and offensive strategies. Over his brief Major League tenure, he compiled a record of 1-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.17. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded 23 strikeouts, complemented by achieving one save during his time on the mound. O'Riley's career, though short, showcased the resilience required of pitchers during a period marked by fierce competition. While he did not achieve the accolades of many contemporaries, his contributions to his teams reflected the hard work and dedication often found among players of his generation. As baseball continued to evolve through the 1970s, O'Riley's experiences and skills contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	27	2	0	0	1	46.7	58	32	5	24	23	6.17	0

Career ERA 6.17 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 64.6% 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
1969	KCR	AL	1	1	18	0	0	0	1	23.3	32	18	15	10	6.94	3.61 (-92%)	-
1970	KCR	AL	0	0	9	2	0	0	0	23.3	26	14	9	13	5.40	3.89 (-39%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	6	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 .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.700 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
1969	KCR	AL	19	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	KCR	AL	9	3	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	27	2	5	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	KCA	P	18	0	3	1	0	0
1970	KCA	P	9	2	2	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	27