JOSH
DONALDSON
IF
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
210 lbs
Bats/Throws
R /
R
Experience
12
years
Debut
Apr 30, 2010
Born
Dec 8, 1985
(38 yrs)
Pensacola, Florida
Hometown
Pensacola, Florida
Drafted
Drafted by Chicago Cubs in 2007 (1/48).
Season Stats
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| GP Games Played
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AB At Bats
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R Runs
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H Hits
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2B Doubles
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3B Triples
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HR Home Runs
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RBI Runs Batted In
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BB Walks
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SO Strikeouts
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SB Stolen Bases
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CS Caught Stealing
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AVG Batting Average
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OBP On-Base Percentage
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SLG Slugging Percentage
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OPS On-Base Plus Slugging
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Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-04 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2023-11-02 |
Filed for free agency.
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| 2023-09-11 |
Contract purchased from Nashville (AAA).
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| 2023-08-31 |
Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor league contract.
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| 2023-08-29 |
Released by the New York Yankees.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AL | Most Valuable Player Award Most Valuable Player Award | 2015 |
| AL | Hank Aaron Award Best overall hitter | 2015 |
| AL | Silver Slugger Silver Slugger | 2016, 2015 |
| NL | Comeback player of the year Comeback player of the year | 2019 |
Scouting Report
Was a stellar offensive player, complete with excellent plate patience and home-run power. Eventually, he settled in nicely at the hot corner and was solid defensively. Was also an intense competitor with some leadership qualities. Struck out his fair share. It took him a long time to put it all together in Major League Baseball (and to find his niche as a third baseman). Injuries became a big story late in his baseball career.
Long Range Potential: Excellent all-around third baseman (when healthy).
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