Donzell McDonald

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Donzell McDonald
Outfielder
Born: February 20, 1975 (1975-02-20) (age 33)
Batted: Both Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 2001
for the New York Yankees
Final game
June 21, 2002
for the Kansas City Royals
Career statistics
Batting average     .200
Home runs     0
RBI     1
Teams
  • New York Yankees (2001)
  • Kansas City Royals (2002)
Career highlights and awards
  • New York-Penn League All-Star Team (A) (Outfielder)

Donzell McDonald born February 20, 1975 in Long Beach, California, grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado. He attended Cherry Creek High School, which also produced Darnell McDonald (brother), Brad Lidge, and David Aardsma. He went on to Trinidad Community College and moved to Yavapai College with coach Nino Giarratano . Other Yavapai alumni are: John Butcher, John Fulgham, Billy Hatcher, Charlie Kerfeld, Alex Madrid, Bob Milacki, Gabe Molina, and Curt Schilling.

Donzell was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 25th round, 706th overall. The switch hitting CF was known for his speed. Twice he stole over 50 bases in his professional career, and six times stole more than 30. Although power was not his forte, he did show some pop with seven home runs in 112 games with the Omaha Royals in 2002. His career strikeout to walk ratio has been subpar.

He made his major league debut in 2001. He played 5 games with the Yankees that year, got 3 at-bats, and 1 hit. He was last in the Yankees farm system, after being in the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, and Atlanta Braves farm systems.

Donzell currently resides in Denver, Colorado.

Donzell also currently plays center field for the Acereros del Norte of Monclova in the Mexican League.

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