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Harold Baines League
4-1-2053
Benny Donovan Starting Pitcher
Retired (1966, Age 38)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 2.71 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 303-140 Status Deceased (2007) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 79 Date of Birth 10-13-1928
K 2944 Drafted Round 1, Pick 1
(1950)		 Majors Svc Time 17 years
(9 games)
IP 4253.0
WHIP 1.08
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D  Endurance B    Ldrship D-
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity C    Mentor Val C+
Speed B  Bunt B+ Control A+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range C  WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm B+ WS Appearances 1
2B --- CF ---   Health C- LCS Appearances 5
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 14
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year Vs G IP SO BB H WHIP
1950 LHB 31 100.2 53 34 95 1.28
1950 RHB 32 144.1 107 18 114 0.91
1951 LHB 31 104.1 52 17 87 1.00
1951 RHB 32 140.2 101 28 115 1.02
1952 LHB 31 85.2 57 17 79 1.12
1952 RHB 33 158.1 99 45 122 1.05
1953 LHB 32 129.2 64 35 109 1.11
1953 RHB 29 113.0 69 24 88 0.99
1954 LHB 32 122.2 80 22 84 0.86
1954 RHB 32 130.0 99 35 104 1.07
1955 LHB 31 125.0 75 37 105 1.14
1955 RHB 31 108.2 74 27 72 0.91
1956 LHB 32 104.2 65 30 103 1.27
1956 RHB 32 146.0 101 34 102 0.93
1957 LHB 33 131.1 82 33 114 1.12
1957 RHB 33 111.2 75 23 93 1.04
1958 LHB 32 123.2 89 24 101 1.01
1958 RHB 33 131.1 87 29 119 1.13
1959 LHB 32 113.2 97 27 111 1.21
1959 RHB 32 116.2 99 23 90 0.97
1960 LHB 35 144.1 100 40 151 1.32
1960 RHB 35 125.2 96 13 90 0.82
1961 LHB 37 160.2 118 41 155 1.22
1961 RHB 37 121.2 94 24 81 0.86
1962 LHB 36 170.0 131 38 155 1.14
1962 RHB 36 107.0 77 24 80 0.97
1963 LHB 37 163.1 111 43 156 1.22
1963 RHB 37 115.1 86 20 68 0.76
1964 LHB 36 151.0 115 49 161 1.39
1964 RHB 36 106.1 82 17 82 0.93
1965 LHB 36 132.2 102 29 143 1.30
1965 RHB 36 113.1 78 20 87 0.94
1966 LHB 29 118.0 75 25 140 1.40
1966 RHB 29 81.2 54 21 75 1.18
2053 LHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
2053 RHB 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00
Total LHB 563 2181.1 1466 541 2049 1.19
Total RHB 565 2071.2 1478 425 1582 0.97
Total 568 4253.0 2944 966 3631 1.08
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1966-11-01Benny Donovan has retired from the Seattle Green Socks
1966-08-19Benny Donovan won his 300th career game.
1964-04-04The Seattle Green Socks have removed Benny Donovan from the trade block.
1964-04-01The Seattle Green Socks have placed Benny Donovan on the trade block.
1963-11-01Benny Donovan now holds the league record for career innings pitched.
1962-11-01Benny Donovan now holds the league record for career wins.
1960-11-01Benny Donovan now holds the league record for career complete games.
1959-06-01A trade has been completed between the Florida Gamblers and the Detroit Hammering Hanks. The Detroit Hammering Hanks receive Benny Donovan from the Florida Gamblers in exchange for Cam Robinson, Gary Kress, Draft Pick 1960 Round 1 DET (Bob Douglas).
1953-11-01Benny Donovan now holds the league record for career shutouts.
1951-11-01Benny Donovan now holds the league record for career shutouts.