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Season Age Team Lg WAR W L W-L% ERA G GS GF CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO HBP BK WP BF ERA+ FIP WHIP H9 HR9 BB9 SO9 SO/BB Awards
1920 29 KCM NNL 2.0 6 3 .667 2.98 12 8 7 1 1 84.2 78 32 28 0 19 49 1 0 0 339 121 2.35 1.146 8.3 0.0 2.0 5.2 2.58
1921 30 KCM NNL -0.1 0 2 .000 5.19 8 2 5 1 0 1 34.2 33 23 20 0 10 14 1 0 0 145 77 3.30 1.240 8.6 0.0 2.6 3.6 1.40
2 Yrs 1.9 6 5 .545 3.62 20 10 5 8 1 2 119.1 111 55 48 0 29 63 2 0 0 484 103 2.63 1.173 8.4 0.0 2.2 4.8 2.17
162 Game Avg 4.4 14 11 .545 3.62 45 23 18 2 5 270 252 125 109 0 66 143 5 0 0 1097 103 2.63 1.173 8.4 0.0 2.2 4.8 2.17

Value Pitching

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Season Age Team Lg IP G GS R RA9 RA9opp RA9def RA9role PPFp RA9avg RAA WAA gmLI WAAadj WAR RAR waaWL% 162WL% Awards
1920 29 KCM NNL 84.2 12 8 32 3.40 4.30 -0.10 0.00 100 4.41 9 1.2 1.00 -0.1 2.0 17 .599 .507
1921 30 KCM NNL 34.2 8 2 23 5.97 4.88 0.28 0.00 100 4.60 -5 -0.4 1.00 0.0 -0.1 -2 .444 .497
2 Yrs 119.1 20 10 55 4.15 4.47 0.01 0.00 100 4.46 4 0.8 1.00 -0.1 1.9 16 .537 .503
162 Game Avg 270 45 23 125 4.15 4.47 0.01 0.00 100 4.46 9 1.7 1.00 -0.3 4.4 35 .537 .503

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Pitching Ratios
Season Age Team Lg IP HR% K% BB% Awards
1920 29 KCM NNL 84.2 0.0 14.5 5.6
1921 30 KCM NNL 34.2 0.0 9.7 6.9
2 Yrs 119.1 0.0 13.0 6.0
MLB Average 0.9 7.3 7.5

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  • Negro League data is not complete. Measures may unfairly penalize players with fewer league games scheduled. Research is still ongoing and we’ll continue to publish updates as more information becomes available. Negro Leagues Data: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Donaldson born?

John Donaldson was born on February 20, 1891.

Where was John Donaldson born?

John Donaldson was born in Glasgow, MO.

How tall was John Donaldson?

John Donaldson was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did John Donaldson weigh when playing?

John Donaldson weighed 180 lbs (81 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did John Donaldson play?

John Donaldson played 5 seasons.

Is John Donaldson in the Hall of Fame?

John Donaldson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

What position did John Donaldson play?

John Donaldson was a Centerfielder and Pitcher.

How many hits did John Donaldson have?

John Donaldson had 231 hits over his career.

How many home runs did John Donaldson have?

John Donaldson had 5 home runs over his career.

What was John Donaldson's average?

John Donaldson had a .296 average over his career.

How many teams has John Donaldson played for?

John Donaldson played for 1 team, the Kansas City Monarchs.

When did John Donaldson retire?

John Donaldson last played in 1924.

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