Donovan Osborne was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on June 21, 1969, in Roseville, California, and attended Carson High School in Carson City, Nevada. Osborne was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1990 MLB draft and made his MLB debut on September 13, 1992.
Osborne spent the majority of his career with the Cardinals, playing for them from 1992 to 1999. He was known for his strong fastball and curveball, and he had a career record of 49-46 with a 4.03 earned run average (ERA). In 1996, he had his best season, going 13-9 with a 3.53 ERA and helping the Cardinals reach the National League Championship Series.
After leaving the Cardinals, Osborne played for several other teams, including the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs. He struggled with injuries throughout his career, which limited his playing time and effectiveness. In 2004, he played his final season with the Philadelphia Phillies, appearing in just 11 games and posting a 6.75 ERA.
Overall, Osborne's career was marked by inconsistency and injuries, but he was a solid pitcher when healthy. He retired with a career record of 49-46 and a 4.03 ERA in 197 games (135 starts). After retiring from baseball, Osborne worked as a pitching coach for several minor league teams and also served as a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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