Don Savage

Born: 3/5/1919 in Bloomfield, NJ, USA

Died: 12/25/1961 in Montclair, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1944-04-18 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Donald Anthony Savage

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Biography

Don Savage was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the mid-1940s. Born in 1919, he played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1945, at a time when the league was still feeling the effects of World War II, which had led to a shortage of players. Over the course of his career, Savage appeared in 105 games, where he recorded 76 hits, including 4 home runs and 27 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .256. His ability to contribute offensively, combined with his versatility on the field, made him a valuable asset during his playing years. Savage's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the post-war era, where teams were beginning to shift back to a more competitive environment as veterans returned from military service. Despite the challenges of his time, Savage's performance showcased his determination and skill, allowing him to carve out a niche in the league. He finished his career with 2 stolen bases, further illustrating his speed and base-running acumen. Although his time in the major leagues was brief, Don Savage remains a part of baseball history, representing a generation of players who played through one of the sport's unique and challenging periods.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
105	297	36	76	8	5	4	27	2	23	55	0.256	0.312	0.357	0.668	-136.4

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .357 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.668 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — near 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
1944	NYY	AL	71	239	31	63	7	5	4	24	1	20	41	0.264	.261 (+1%)	.325 (-1%)	.357 (+8%)	.683 (+4%)	111.4
1945	NYY	AL	34	58	5	13	1	0	0	3	1	3	14	0.224	.260 (-14%)	.328 (-20%)	.354 (-32%)	.683 (-26%)	-247.8