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Frank Donnelly
Franklin Marion Donnelly
- Bats Left, Throws Unknown
- Height 5' 6", Weight 180 lb.
- Debut August 15, 1893
- Final Game May 23, 1894
- Born October 7, 1869 in Tamaroa, IL USA
- Died February 3, 1953 in Canton, IL USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Frank Donnelly had eight games in the majors along with 20 years as a player in the minors and eleven seasons as a minor league manager. He was solely a pitcher in the majors, but for much of his minor league career he was apparently primarily a position player, although statistics are not complete.
With the Chicago Colts, for whom he pitched 7 games in 1893, he had a record of 3-1 and his 2 saves led the team. His WHIP was better than the team average. At age 23, Frank was 18 years younger than player-manager Cap Anson.
In 1910 it was reported that Frank had bought a tobacco farm and planned to settle down in Texas. Source: The Rock Island Argus, June 22, 1910.
Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]
Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Playoffs | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1902 | Rock Island Islanders | Three-I League | 58-61 | 4th | none | |
1903 | Rock Island Islanders | Three-I League | 64-54 | 4th | none | |
1904 | Springfield Hustlers | Three-I League | 72-48 | 1st | none League Champs | |
1905 | Springfield Senators | Three-I League | 64-58 | 3rd | none | |
1906 | Springfield Senators | Three-I League | 64-56 | 4th | none | |
1907 | Peoria Distillers | Three-I League | 77-52 | 4th | none | |
1908 | Peoria Distillers | Three-I League | 66-67 | 4th | none | |
1909 | Peoria Distillers | Three-I League | 69-67 | 5th | none | |
1910 | Galveston Sand Crabs | Texas League | 64-75 | 6th | none | |
1911 | Galveston Sand Crabs | Texas League | -- | -- | Replaced by Jiggs Donahue in May | |
1913 | Springfield Watchmakers | Three-I League | 66-70 | 6th | none |
Notable Achievements[edit]
- NL Saves Leader (1893)
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