John Donaldson

John Donaldson, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1966 until 1974. As a position player, he showcased his talents over 405 games in Major League Baseball. Donaldson recorded a total of 292 hits, contributing to a batting average of .238. Throughout his career, he demonstrated versatility and speed on the basepaths, accumulating 19 stolen bases, and he drove in 86 runs, including 4 home runs. Playing during a transformative era in baseball, Donaldson was part of a generation that experienced the shift from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His ability to play in various positions and adapt to the evolving dynamics of the sport highlighted his value to the teams he played for. Although his statistics may not place him among the most celebrated players of his time, Donaldson's contributions to the game during the late 1960s and early 1970s remain a testament to the depth of talent that characterized that era in baseball history.