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Athletics Franchise · 1963–1965

John O'Donoghue

Pitcher3 seasons1963–1965

Biography

John O'Donoghue was a Major League Baseball pitcher, born October 7, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. A left-handed pitcher listed at 6' 3" and 210 pounds, John O'Donoghue debuted on September 29, 1963 and last played on June 22, 1971.

Across 257 big-league appearances, John O'Donoghue went 39-55 with a 4.07 ERA, 377 strikeouts, and 751.0 innings pitched.

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

Born
October 7, 1939
Birthplace
Kansas City, MO
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
Right / Left
Height / Weight
6' 3", 210 lb
MLB Debut
September 29, 1963
Final Game
June 22, 1971
Seasons with A's
3

MLB Career Statistics

Career pitching totals across 257 appearances, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

WLERAGGSSVIPSOBBWHIP
39554.072579610751.03772601.38
YearTeamWLERAIPSO
1963Kansas City Athletics011.506.01
1964Kansas City Athletics10144.92173.279
1965Kansas City Athletics9183.95177.282
1966Cleveland Indians683.83108.049
1967Cleveland Indians893.24130.281
1968Baltimore Orioles006.1422.011
1969Seattle Pilots222.9670.048
1970Milwaukee Brewers205.0123.113
1970Montreal Expos235.2422.16
1970?435.1245.219
1971Montreal Expos004.6717.17

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, John O'Donoghue appears across the 1963-1965 seasons (Kansas City Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, John O'Donoghue pitched in 74 games with 162 strikeouts. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with John O'Donoghue.

Dick GreenDiego SeguiJohn WyattJose TartabullBilly BryanEd CharlesWayne CauseyKen Harrelson

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did John O'Donoghue play?
John O'Donoghue was a pitcher who batted right-handed and threw left-handed.
When did John O'Donoghue play for the Athletics?
John O'Donoghue appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1963-1965.
Where was John O'Donoghue born?
John O'Donoghue was born on October 7, 1939 in Kansas City, MO.
What were John O'Donoghue's MLB career stats?
Over 257 games from 1963, John O'Donoghue went 39-55 with a 4.07 ERA and 377 strikeouts.

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