Jason Donald
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2012)
Jason Donald was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 170 career games, he hit .257 with 142 hits, 7 home runs, and 43 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-05-18
- Last Game
- 2012-10-03
Full name: Jason Thomas Donald
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 | .257 | .309 | .362 | .672 | -652 |
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 .672 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .253 | .257 (-2%) | .325 (-4%) | .402 (-6%) | .728 (-5%) | -263.6 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 39 | 132 | 13 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 35 | .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 | .202 | .254 (-21%) | .318 (-23%) | .405 (-30%) | .724 (-27%) | -548.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 170 | 552 | 70 | 142 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 43 | 12 | 34 | 145 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -652 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (170 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 92 | 287 | 37 | 74 | 4 | 17 | .258 |
| Away | 78 | 265 | 33 | 68 | 3 | 26 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-03 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-10-02 | CLE | CHW | W | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-30 | CLE | KCR | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012-09-29 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-14 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-13 | CLE | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-11 | CLE | TEX | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-09 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-09-05 | CLE | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-02 | CLE | TEX | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 68 |
| Third Base | 16 |
| Shortstop | 73 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Jason Donald's recorded salaries total $907,200 over 2 seasons, 2011 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Donald's career ran from 2010 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2010.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CLE | AL | $484,000 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $423,200 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $907,200 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Jason Donald: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 18, 2010 and the final game on October 3, 2012, Jason Donald built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Cleveland Indians. Donald is listed as a shortstop at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. The bio says Donald batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is September 4, 1984, in Fresno, CA, USA. The given name on file is Jason Thomas Donald.
Across 170 games at the plate, Donald's career line reads 142 hits in 552 at bats for a .257 average, adding 7 home runs and 43 RBI. Donald got on base at a .309 rate and slugged .362 (.672 OPS). Against a .256 league average for those years, Donald's .257 average was near the norm. In OPS terms, Donald's .672 stands 7.2% below the league's .724. The highest hit total in a season was 75, in 2010. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .253 in 2010, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jason Donald
- What years did Jason Donald play?
- Jason Donald played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2012.
- Was Jason Donald a pitcher?
- No. Jason Donald was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Jason Donald hit?
- Jason Donald hit 7 career home runs with 142 hits.
- What teams did Jason Donald play for?
- Jason Donald played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (2010–2012).
- What were Jason Donald's career stats?
- In 170 games, Jason Donald had 142 hits, 7 home runs, 43 RBI, 70 runs, and 12 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- How much did Jason Donald earn in his career?
- Jason Donald's recorded salaries total $907,200 over 2 seasons, 2011 to 2012. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Donald's career ran from 2010 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2010.
- What was Jason Donald's salary?
- Jason Donald's last recorded salary was $484,000, in 2012. His highest recorded salary was $484,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $423,200, in 2011. The Salary History table lists each season from 2011 to 2012.
- What position did Jason Donald play?
- Jason Donald played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jason Donald and how much did he weigh?
- Jason Donald was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jason Donald hit each season?
- Jason Donald's home runs by season: 4 in 2010, 1 in 2011, and 2 in 2012. His most in one season was 4, in 2010.
- What was Jason Donald's career batting average?
- Jason Donald batted .257 over his career, with 142 hits in 552 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jason Donald have?
- Jason Donald drove in 43 runs in his career.
- Is Jason Donald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jason Donald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.