Bill 'Wild Bill' Donovan
Career Overview

Players Baseball Bill 'Wild Bill' Donovan

Bill "Wild Bill" Donovan, a right-handed pitcher, became a well-known figure in the early days of Major League Baseball. Born on October 13, 1876, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Donovan's career spanned over two decades, during which he played for several teams and later transitioned into a managerial role. Donovan began his major league career with the Washington Senators in 1898.

Bill "Wild Bill" Donovan, a right-handed pitcher, became a well-known figure in the early days of Major League Baseball. Born on October 13, 1876, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Donovan's career spanned over two decades, during which he played for several teams and later transitioned into a managerial role. Donovan began his major league career with the Washington Senators in 1898.

Career Pitching Stats

NL 1898-1918

Win-Loss

185–139

ERA

2.69

#79 All-Time

Strikeouts

1,552

WHIP

1.245

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Skills Scorecard

Control

C

Velocity

C

Stamina

A

Command

A-

Range

C

Fielding

C-

Career Timeline

1898

Washington Senators (NL)

Player

1899-1902

Brooklyn Superbas (NL)

Player

1903-1912

Detroit Tigers (AL)

Player

1915-1916

New York Yankees (AL)

Player

1915-1917

New York Yankees (MLB)

Manager

1918

Detroit Tigers (AL)

Player

1921

Philadelphia Phillies (MLB)

Manager

Personal Profile

Born Oct 13th, 1876

Died Dec 9th, 1923

Age 47 years old

Bats / Throws Both / Right

Height / Weight 5' 11" 190 lbs

Position SP · RP

Uniform # 1

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