Don Songer

Born: 1/31/1899 in Walnut, KS, USA

Died: 10/3/1962 in Kansas City, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-21 | Final Game: 1927-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Donald C. Songer

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Biography

Don Songer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1927. Born in 1899, Songer made his mark in a competitive era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive output began to rise. Throughout his career, he achieved a win-loss record of 10-14 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.38, showcasing his ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Songer's pitching prowess was highlighted by his 44 strikeouts and 4 saves, reflecting his role as a reliable arm in the bullpen and as a starter when needed. His contributions to the teams he played for during his brief career demonstrated a commitment to the craft of pitching, and his performance helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. Although his career was relatively short, Don Songer's impact on the mound remains a notable part of baseball's storied history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
10	14	71	16	5	1	4	202.3	204	76	9	98	44	3.38	0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 4.22 across their career seasons — 19.8% better 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
1924	PIT	NL	0	0	4	1	0	0	1	9.3	14	7	3	3	6.75	4.13 (-64%)	0.0
1925	PIT	NL	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	11.7	14	3	8	4	2.31	4.55 (+49%)	-123.3
1926	PIT	NL	7	8	35	14	5	1	2	126.3	118	44	52	27	3.13	4.11 (+24%)	-1436.0
1927	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	4.7	10	6	4	1	11.57	—	0.0
1927	NY1	NL	3	5	22	1	0	0	1	50.3	48	16	31	9	2.86	4.08 (+30%)	-2023.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
71	53	4	7	0	1	0	2	0	5	6	0.132	0.207	0.170	0.377	0.0

Career AVG .132 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.

Career SLG .170 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 57.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 49.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1924	PIT	NL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1925	PIT	NL	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1926	PIT	NL	35	38	3	4	1	2	3	4	0.105	—	—	—	—
1927	PIT	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1927	NY1	NL	22	10	1	3	0	0	2	2	0.300	—	—	—	—