Dick Donovan
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left • Throws: Right
6-3, 190lb (190cm, 86kg)
Born: December 7, 1927 in Boston, MA us
Died: January 6, 1997 in Weymouth, MA
Buried: Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset, MA
School: Boston University (Boston, MA)
Debut:
April 24, 1950
(Age 22-138d,
10,697th in major league history)
vs. BRO 6.2 IP, 7 H, 4 SO, 8 BB, 5 ER, L
Last Game:
June 12, 1965
(Age 37-187d)
vs. KCA 2.0 IP, 5 H, 2 SO, 2 BB, 2 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1952 season
Full Name: Richard Edward Donovan
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
23.3
W
122
L
99
ERA
3.67
G
345
GS
273
SV
5
IP
2017.1
SO
880
WHIP
1.231
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