Donn Roach, baseball player, 2014-2016

Donn Roach

Born: 12/14/1989 in Las Vegas, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-04-02 | Final Game: 2016-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donn Mitchell Roach

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Biography

Donn Roach was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2016. Born in 1989, Roach made his debut on April 2, 2014, showcasing his skills primarily as a right-handed pitcher. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 3-1 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.77. He struck out 20 batters but did not record any saves, reflecting his role primarily as a starter or a long reliever during his time in the league. Roach's playing style was characterized by his ability to induce ground balls and manage contact effectively, although he struggled with strikeouts relative to his innings pitched. His career unfolded during a period when offensive production was on the rise in Major League Baseball, presenting challenges for pitchers in terms of run prevention. After his last appearance on August 2, 2016, Roach transitioned away from the professional game, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor who worked diligently to carve out a niche in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 1 21 2 0 0 0 39.0 51 25 3 18 20 5.77 0

Career ERA 5.77 vs. league average 3.96 across their career seasons — 45.6% 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
2014 SDP NL 1 0 16 1 0 0 0 30.3 36 16 15 17 4.75 3.74 (-27%) -
2015 CHC NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.3 8 4 1 1 10.80 — -
2016 SEA AL 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.3 7 5 2 2 8.44 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 5 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.400 0.400 0.600 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +57.7% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +26.0% above league average.

Career SLG .600 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +49.0% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — +38.9% above 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
2014 SDP NL 16 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHC NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SEA AL 4 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 21 2 2 6 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 SDN P 16 1 2 6 0 1
2015 CHN P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2016 SEA P 4 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 21