Donn Pall

Born: 1/11/1962 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-08-01 | Final Game: 1998-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Donn Steven Pall

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Biography

Donn Pall, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1998. Known for his versatility on the mound, Pall played for several teams during his career, including the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and the San Diego Padres. He finished his career with a record of 24-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63, showcasing his ability to effectively manage games and limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Over the course of his career, Pall registered 278 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Pall's playing style was characterized by his strong command and ability to induce ground balls, which aligned well with the pitching strategies of the era. His contributions were particularly notable during the late 1980s and 1990s, a time when the game was evolving with an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. While he may not have been a household name, Pall's steady presence in the pitching rotation and out of the bullpen made him a valuable asset to his teams. After retiring from professional play, he left behind a legacy as a reliable pitcher who navigated the challenges of a competitive era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	23	328	0	0	0	10	505.3	519	204	52	139	278	3.63	0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 11.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1988	CHW	AL	0	2	17	0	28.7	39	11	8	16	3.45	3.73 (+8%)	-
1989	CHW	AL	4	5	53	6	87.0	90	32	19	58	3.31	3.71 (+11%)	-
1990	CHW	AL	3	5	56	2	76.0	63	28	24	39	3.32	3.86 (+14%)	-
1991	CHW	AL	7	2	51	0	71.0	59	19	20	40	2.41	3.91 (+38%)	-
1992	CHW	AL	5	2	39	1	73.0	79	40	27	27	4.93	3.75 (-32%)	-
1993	CHW	AL	2	3	39	1	58.7	62	21	11	29	3.22	4.19 (+23%)	-
1993	PHI	NL	1	0	8	0	17.7	15	5	3	11	2.55	4.19 (+39%)	532.9
1994	NYY	AL	1	2	26	0	35.0	43	14	9	21	3.60	4.51 (+20%)	-
1994	CHC	NL	0	0	2	0	4.0	8	2	1	2	4.50	—	-
1996	MIA	NL	1	1	12	0	18.7	16	12	9	9	5.79	4.61 (-25%)	-
1997	MIA	NL	0	0	2	0	2.3	3	1	1	0	3.86	—	-
1998	MIA	NL	0	1	23	0	33.3	42	19	7	26	5.13	4.43 (-16%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
328	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.000	0.167	0.000	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 49.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — 77.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1988	CHW	AL	17	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	CHW	AL	53	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	CHW	AL	56	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	CHW	AL	51	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	CHW	AL	39	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	CHW	AL	39	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1993	PHI	NL	8	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	NYY	AL	26	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	CHC	NL	2	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	MIA	NL	12	2	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1997	MIA	NL	2	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1998	MIA	NL	23	2	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	328	0	32	62	5	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1988	CHA	P	17	4	6	0	1
1989	CHA	P	53	5	7	2	0
1990	CHA	P	56	1	11	0	2
1991	CHA	P	51	4	8	1	0
1992	CHA	P	39	5	6	1	2
1993	CHA	P	39	4	11	1	0
1993	PHI	P	8	1	2	0	0
1994	NYA	P	26	4	5	0	0
1994	CHN	P	2	0	0	0	0
1996	FLO	P	12	1	1	0	0
1997	FLO	P	2	0	0	0	0
1998	FLO	P	23	3	5	0	0