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Athletics Franchise · 1943–1945

Don Black

Pitcher3 seasons1943–1945

Biography

Don Black was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born July 20, 1916 in Salix, IA. A right-handed pitcher listed at 6' 0" and 185 pounds, Don Black debuted on April 24, 1943 and last played on September 13, 1948.

Across 154 big-league appearances, Don Black went 34-55 with a 4.36 ERA, 293 strikeouts, and 797.0 innings pitched.

Every one of Don's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born
July 20, 1916
Birthplace
Salix, IA
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Height / Weight
6' 0", 185 lb
MLB Debut
April 24, 1943
Final Game
September 13, 1948
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 154 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
34554.361541131797.02934001.51
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1943Philadelphia Athletics6164.20208.065
1944Philadelphia Athletics10124.06177.178
1945Philadelphia Athletics5115.17125.147
1946Cleveland Indians124.5343.215
1947Cleveland Indians10123.92190.272
1948Cleveland Indians225.5452.016

Season-by-Season

1945Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher1944Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher1943Philadelphia AthleticsPitcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Don Black appears across the 1943-1945 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Don Black pitched in 88 games with 190 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Don Black.

Carl ScheibDick SiebertRuss ChristopherJesse FloresBobby EstalellaGeorge KellIrv HallEd Busch

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Don Black play?
Don Black was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.
When did Don Black play for the Athletics?
Don Black appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1943-1945.
Where was Don Black born?
Don Black was born on July 20, 1916 in Salix, IA.
What were Don Black's MLB career stats?
Over 154 games from 1943, Don Black went 34-55 with a 4.36 ERA and 293 strikeouts.

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