Donzell McDonald
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2002)
Donzell McDonald was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2002 for the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .200 with 5 hits and 1 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-04-19
- Last Game
- 2002-06-21
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | .200 | .300 | .280 | .580 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Career OPS .580 vs. league average .753 across their career seasons — 23.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | NYA | AL | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 10 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 25 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
| Away | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-21 | KCR | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-20 | KCR | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-18 | KCR | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-15 | KCR | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-14 | KCR | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-06-12 | KCR | MIA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-06-11 | KCR | MIA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-06-10 | KCR | MIA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-09 | KCR | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-06-08 | KCR | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai College | Prescott | AZ | 1995 |
| Trinidad State Junior College | Trinidad | CO | 1994 |
Donzell McDonald: the record in brief
Donzell McDonald played a first major league game on April 19, 2001 and a last one on June 21, 2002. The team column moves through the New York Yankees (2001) and the Kansas City Royals (2002). Listed as an outfielder, McDonald batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5'11" and 180 pounds. The birth record reads February 20, 1975, in Long Beach, CA, USA.
McDonald finished with 5 hits from 25 at bats in 15 games, which works out to .200; the totals also include 1 RBI. The league as a whole hit .263 across McDonald's seasons, which puts the .200 career mark 23.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .580 to a league .753, 23.0% below average. 2002 produced McDonald's most hits, 4 of them for the Kansas City Royals.
McDonald's college years, 1995, were spent at Yavapai College. The game-log section draws on 15 games of Retrosheet box scores for McDonald.
By games played in the field, left field leads with 8, followed by center field (2). In the outfield, McDonald's fielding totals are 5 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donzell McDonald
- What years did Donzell McDonald play?
- Donzell McDonald played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2002.
- Was Donzell McDonald a pitcher?
- No. Donzell McDonald was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Donzell McDonald hit?
- Donzell McDonald hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Donzell McDonald play for?
- Donzell McDonald played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (2001) and the Kansas City Royals (2002).
- What were Donzell McDonald's career stats?
- In 15 games, Donzell McDonald had 5 hits, 1 RBI, 3 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .200 batting average.
- What position did Donzell McDonald play?
- Donzell McDonald played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Donzell McDonald and how much did he weigh?
- Donzell McDonald was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Donzell McDonald's career batting average?
- Donzell McDonald batted .200 over his career, with 5 hits in 25 at bats.
- How many RBI did Donzell McDonald have?
- Donzell McDonald drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Donzell McDonald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Donzell McDonald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.