33. Bill Donovan
- General
- Awards
- Career Stats
- Born: October 13, 1876 in Lawrence, MA USA
- Weight: 190 lbs.
- Height: 5'11"
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
- Debut: April 22, 1898
- Final Game: September 02, 1918
| W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 139 | 2.83 | 378 | 327 | 8 | 2,964.7 | 1552 |
Joining the Detroit Tigers in 1903, Bill Donovan was a solid Pitcher who in 1907 helped the Tigers to the Pennant when he posted (what is still) a franchise best winning percentage with a 25 and 4 record. He was a big part of them winning the next two Pennants and would overall have a record of 140 and 96. Donovan was also an above average hitter for a Pitcher and batted .207 for Detroit.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Pitcher
- Acquired: Jumped from the Brooklyn Superbas before the 1903 Season.
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Departed: Retired after the 1912 Season.
Acquired (2): Signed before the 1918 Season
Departed (2): Retired during the 1918 Season - Games Played: 261
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Notable Statistics: 140 Wins
96 Losses
2.49 ERA
241 Games Started
213 Complete Games
29 Shutouts
19 Games Finished
3 Saves
2,137.2 Innings Pitched
1,079 Strikeouts
2.62 FIP
1.192 WHIP
1.58 SO/BB
36.5 bWAR
9 Games Played
1 Win
4 Losses
2.70 ERA
6 Games Started
5 Complete Games
50 Innings Pitched
33 Strikeouts
1.16 WHIP
1.94 SO/BB - Major Accolades and Awards: Most Complete Games (1903)
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