33. Bill Donovan

  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. 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
 
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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.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1912 Season.

    Acquired (2): Signed before the 1918 Season

    Departed (2): Retired during the 1918 Season
  • Games Played: 261
  • 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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