Don Pelham

Born: 4/14/1908 in Hawthorne, FL, USA

Died: 3/28/1981 in Lake County, FL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 167 lbs

Full name: Wilson Donald Pelham

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Biography

Don Pelham, born in 1908, is an active position player who continues to make his mark in professional baseball. In a career that spans several seasons, he has participated in 42 games, showcasing his skills on the field. Pelham is known for his consistent hitting, amassing 38 hits and demonstrating his ability to drive in runs with 25 RBIs. His batting average stands at 0.241, reflecting his contributions to his team's offensive efforts and highlighting his role as a reliable player. Pelham's playing style emphasizes contact hitting and situational awareness, making him a valuable asset in various game scenarios. With one home run to his name, he adds a power element to his game, despite primarily relying on his ability to get on base and produce runs. Additionally, Pelham has displayed speed on the base paths, recording a stolen base. As he continues his career, he represents a bridge between eras in baseball, contributing to the evolution of the game while leaving his mark as a diligent and versatile player.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	158	19	38	7	4	1	25	1	7	3	0.241	0.277	0.354	0.632	-445.3

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.

Career OBP .277 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 18.9% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 14.0% 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
1938	BCA	NAL	42	158	19	38	7	4	1	25	1	7	3	0.241	.272 (-12%)	.341 (-19%)	.392 (-10%)	.734 (-14%)	-445.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	4	43	4	1	3
3B	2	1	0	2	0	0
OF	37	36	68	5	1	1
SS	1	1	4	3	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	BCA	1B	5	4	43	4	1	3
1938	BCA	3B	2	1	0	2	0	0
1938	BCA	OF	37	36	68	5	1	1
1938	BCA	SS	1	1	4	3	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	5
Third Base	2
Shortstop	1
Left Field	14
Center Field	23