Donnie Hart

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54+13 innings pitched out of the bullpen. He began 2016 with Bowie.

Hart was promoted to the majors for the first time on July 14, 2016. [2] He made his major league debut on July 17, throwing 23 innings while earning his first career strikeout. He made two more scoreless appearances for the Orioles the next two games before being optioned back to Double–A Bowie on July 24. Hart was recalled again on August 12, where he pitched 113 perfect innings out of the bullpen. He also had one at bat in the game, striking out. On September 22, Hart allowed the first run of his career, a solo home run to Hanley Ramírez in a game against the Boston Red Sox. The home run ended Hart's streak of 18 consecutive scoreless games to start his career and his 1513 scoreless innings streak also came to an end. He ended his first year in the big leagues having pitched in 22 games while tossing 1813 innings and only allowing one run (via solo home run). Hart pitched to a 0.49 ERA and 0.98 WHIP while striking out 12 batters and issuing six walks. Hart made the Orioles Wild Card Game roster and ended up pitching to one batter, inducing a fly out to end the seventh inning. The Orioles would go on to lose in the 11th inning, 5–2.

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Hart with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017

Hart made Baltimore's 2017 Opening Day roster. On April 7, Hart earned his first career major league victory. The win came against the New York Yankees after Hart retired Starlin Castro in the seventh inning and teammate Seth Smith hit a go–ahead home run in the bottom half of the inning. Hart was optioned to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides and recalled to Baltimore multiple times during the season. In 13 relief appearances for Norfolk he was 1–0 with a 2.35 ERA and 45 strikeouts, [3] and in 51 appearances for Baltimore, he was 2–0 with a 3.71 ERA and 13 strikeouts.

Hart began the 2018 season with Norfolk. He spent most of the season in the minors, pitching in 20 games only for the Orioles. He was designated for assignment when the Orioles reclaimed Hanser Alberto on waivers on March 1, 2019. [4]

Milwaukee Brewers

On March 7, 2019, Hart was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. [5] On April 4, Hart was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. [6] He made 4 scoreless appearances for Milwaukee, striking out 3 in 6+23 innings pitched. Hart was designated for assignment on July 31.

New York Mets

On August 3, 2019, Hart was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets. [7] He was designated to the minor leagues on August 8 after only one appearance with the Mets. [8] Hart elected free agency following the 2019 season.

Oakland Athletics

On February 4, 2020, Hart signed a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics. Hart did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [9] He became a free agent on November 2. [10]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On May 21, 2021, Hart signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [11] In 22 bullpen appearances, Hart posted a 2–2 record with a 3.48 ERA and 26 strikeouts.

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On August 2, 2021, Hart was traded to the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Professional Baseball in exchange for LHP José José. [12] Hart logged a 2.30 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 15 appearances for Winnipeg to finish out the year. On March 8, 2022, Hart was released by the Goldeyes. [13]

Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos

On April 20, 2022, Hart signed with the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos of the Mexican League for the 2022 season.[ citation needed ] In 30 games 28.2 innings of relief he went 1-1 with a stellar 1.88 ERA with 22 strikeouts and 5 saves.

In 2023, Hart returned to the Laredos for a second season. In 37 games 25.2 innings of relief he went 1-2 with a 2.81 ERA with 16 strikeouts.

In 2024, Hart returned to the Laredos for a third season. In 26 games 15.2 innings of relief he struggled mightily going 3-1 with a 6.89 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 1 save.

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Donnie Hart
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Hart with the Gastonia Honey Hunters in 2021
Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos – No. 38
Pitcher
Born: (1990-09-06) September 6, 1990 (age 34)
Bedford, Texas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 17, 2016, for the Baltimore Orioles