33. Bill Donovan

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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.
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)