Dick Donovan was a professional baseball player who played as a pitcher for various teams during his career. He was born on December 7, 1927, in Boston, Massachusetts, and began his baseball career in 1948 when he signed with the Boston Red Sox. He played for the Red Sox for four seasons before being traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1951.
Donovan played for the White Sox for six seasons and was a key player in their 1959 American League championship team. He had a career-best season in 1957 when he won 16 games and had a 2.76 ERA. He was also selected to the All-Star team that year. Donovan was known for his control on the mound and his ability to pitch deep into games.
In 1960, Donovan was traded to the Washington Senators, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1962. He played for the Indians for three seasons before being traded back to the White Sox in 1965. He retired from baseball after the 1965 season.
Throughout his career, Donovan had a record of 122 wins and 99 losses with a 3.67 ERA. He pitched 1,979 innings and struck out 1,074 batters. He was also known for his hitting ability, as he had a career batting average of .243 with 12 home runs and 69 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Donovan worked as a scout for the White Sox and later became a pitching coach for the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets. He was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2004.
Donovan passed away on January 19, 1997, at the age of 69. He was remembered as a talented pitcher who was respected by his teammates and opponents alike. His legacy in baseball lives on through his impressive career statistics and his contributions to the game as a coach and scout.
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