Jason Donald

Born: 9/4/1984 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-05-18 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Jason Thomas Donald

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Biography

Jason Donald, born in 1984, was a versatile position player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2010 until his retirement in 2012. Throughout his career, he played in a total of 170 games, amassing 142 hits and showcasing a solid batting average of .257. Known for his speed on the bases, Donald recorded 12 stolen bases, while contributing 7 home runs and driving in 43 runs throughout his time in the league. Donald’s career unfolded during a period characterized by a blend of traditional baseball skills and the evolving dynamics of the game. While not a household name, he demonstrated a well-rounded skill set that included the ability to hit for average and provide speed, making him a valuable utility player. After his retirement, Donald’s journey through the majors served as a reminder of the myriad talents that contribute to the fabric of baseball, highlighting the importance of role players in team success.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
170	552	70	142	27	5	7	43	12	34	145	0.257	0.309	0.362	0.672	-738.6

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2010	CLE	AL	88	296	39	75	19	3	4	24	5	22	70	0.253	.257 (-2%)	.325 (-4%)	.402 (-6%)	.728 (-5%)	-306.6
2011	CLE	AL	39	132	13	42	6	1	1	8	3	7	35	0.318	.255 (+25%)	.320 (+13%)	.399 (+1%)	.719 (+6%)	159.8
2012	CLE	AL	43	124	18	25	2	1	2	11	4	5	40	0.202	.254 (-21%)	.318 (-23%)	.405 (-30%)	.724 (-27%)	-591.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	68	67	103	195	6	33
3B	16	14	6	24	4	1
OF	7	5	12	0	0	0
SS	73	63	88	185	13	44

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	CLE	2B	41	40	61	128	3	18
2010	CLE	SS	47	44	58	138	9	34
2011	CLE	2B	19	19	35	51	1	10
2011	CLE	3B	4	3	1	7	0	0
2011	CLE	SS	16	10	17	30	3	6
2012	CLE	2B	8	8	7	16	2	5
2012	CLE	3B	12	11	5	17	4	1
2012	CLE	OF	7	5	12	0	0	0
2012	CLE	SS	10	9	13	17	1	4