P Howard McDonnell #4
San Diego Captains MLB
Age: 24 | Bats: L | Throws: L | Morale: Good
01/31/1977
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P HOWARD MCDONNELL #4 - AGE: 24 - BATS: L - THROWS: L - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 80 80 65 80
Movement 45 55 40 45
HRA 45 55 40 45
PBABIP 45 55 45 45
Control 40 40 40 45
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 75 75
Slider 75 80
 
 
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 92-94 Mph
Stamina 25
Suggested Role Bullpen
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 80
Defense 50
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 20
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 45
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Not a good influence in the clubhouse.
Personality Class: Disruptive
High: Financial Ambition
Low: Leader, Loyalty, Adaptability, Work Ethic
Birthday:08/10/1952
Born in:Windsor Locks, CT
Nationality:American
Height:6' 2"
Weight:180 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Major League Contract
Salary:$41,000
Signed Through:1977 Season
Major Service:3 Years, 25 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:7 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Arbitration eligible in offseason
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1970, 17th Pick in Round 4
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1972 Dallas - MLB 19 3 0 0 0 0 1.50 6.0 3 1 1 1 3 6 0 0 1.00 .154 4.57 -0.2 208
1973 Dallas - MLB 20 13 0 0 0 1 6.17 23.1 23 16 16 3 9 11 0 0 1.37 .267 4.55 -0.2 60
1974 San Diego - MLB 21 21 0 4 1 2 2.45 25.2 21 11 7 1 10 15 0 0 1.21 .235 2.95 0.4 147
1976 San Diego - MLB 23 25 0 0 0 0 3.92 39.0 42 19 17 3 14 36 0 0 1.44 .333 2.94 0.4 87
Total MLB 62 0 4 1 3 3.93 94.0 89 47 41 8 36 68 0 0 1.33 .279 3.44 0.4 90
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1970 Total - 17 15 1 2 0 11 1.50 30.0 20 6 5 1 5 51 0 0 0.83 .306 1.03 1.4 100
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1972 Dallas - MLB P 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 1.000 6.0 1.50 +0.1 .983
1973 Dallas - MLB P 13 0 1 2 0 3 0 1.000 23.1 1.16 -0.1 1.016
1974 San Diego - MLB P 21 0 1 4 0 5 0 1.000 25.2 1.75 +0.1 1.335
1976 San Diego - MLB P 25 0 2 3 2 7 2 .714 39.0 1.15 -0.5 .776
TOTAL P 62 0 4 10 2 16 2 .875 94.0 1.34 -0.4 1.012
PLAYER HISTORY
09/01/1970 Drafted in the 1970 first-year player draft (Round 4, Pick 17, 101st overall pick) by the Dallas Wranglers, out of high school St. Pius X (St. Pius X; Pottstown, PA).
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (65); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (55).
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (65); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (55).
07/01/1971 Named the #100 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (75); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 35 (55).
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (75); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 35 (55).
06/29/1972 Named the #86 prospect in the MLB
11/12/1972 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800.
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (70); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 40 (50).
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 55 (70); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 40 (50).
11/06/1973 Received a 1-year contract through automatic renewal worth a total of $27,800.
01/01/1974 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 65 (80); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 40 (45).
03/08/1974 Unsuccessfully completed training to improve his pitch control at the Dallas Wranglers development complex.
04/09/1974 Was traded by the Dallas Wranglers to the San Diego Captains, along with a 2nd round draft pick, in exchange for 3B John Hammit and a 4th round draft pick.
01/01/1975 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 70 (80); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 40 (45).
01/01/1976 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 75 (80); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 45 (45).
11/11/1976 Received a 1-year contract through arbitration worth a total of $41,000.
01/01/1977 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 80 (80); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 45 (45).
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