John McDonald, baseball player, 1999-2014

John McDonald

Born: 9/24/1974 in New London, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-07-04 | Final Game: 2014-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John Joseph McDonald

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Biography

John McDonald, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2014. Known primarily as a versatile infielder, McDonald played 1,100 games over his career, showcasing his defensive prowess and reliability on the field. With a batting average of .233, he recorded 568 hits, including 28 home runs and 210 RBIs. His speed on the bases also added value to his game, as he successfully stole 34 bases throughout his tenure. McDonald was celebrated for his exceptional defensive skills, often providing teams with outstanding glove work, which earned him a reputation as a defensive specialist. He played during a competitive era of baseball that saw the rise of power hitters, yet he carved out his own niche as a dependable role player. His career spanned across multiple teams, where he was valued for his leadership and work ethic, making him a respected figure in the clubhouse. As he transitioned out of baseball, McDonald left behind a legacy as a player who exemplified the importance of versatility and defensive excellence in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1100 2434 276 568 105 14 28 210 34 118 379 0.233 0.273 0.323 0.596 -8634.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1999 CLE AL 18 21 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.333 0.0
2000 CLE AL 9 9 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.444 0.0
2001 CLE AL 17 22 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.091 0.0
2002 CLE AL 93 264 35 66 11 3 1 12 3 10 50 0.250 -934.2
2003 CLE AL 82 214 21 46 9 1 1 14 3 11 31 0.215 -1192.4
2004 CLE AL 66 93 17 19 5 1 2 7 0 4 11 0.204 -441.7
2005 DET AL 31 73 10 19 3 1 0 4 1 5 12 0.260 -187.5
2005 TOR AL 37 93 8 27 3 0 0 12 5 6 12 0.290 -187.5
2006 TOR AL 104 260 35 58 7 3 3 23 7 16 41 0.223 -1306.6
2007 TOR AL 123 327 32 82 20 2 1 31 7 11 48 0.251 -1336.6
2008 TOR AL 84 186 21 39 8 0 1 18 3 10 25 0.210 -1079.5
2009 TOR AL 73 151 18 39 7 0 4 13 0 1 18 0.258 -398.2
2010 TOR AL 63 152 27 38 9 2 6 23 2 6 26 0.250 -107.5
2011 AZ NL 19 59 2 10 2 0 0 2 0 4 9 0.169 -390.8
2011 TOR AL 65 168 19 42 8 1 2 20 2 8 18 0.250 -390.8
2012 AZ NL 70 197 16 49 9 0 6 22 0 12 33 0.249 -217.2
2013 BOS AL 6 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.250 0.0
2013 CLE AL 8 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.0
2013 PHI NL 21 23 5 4 0 0 1 3 0 1 4 0.174 0.0
2013 PIT NL 16 31 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 8 0.065 0.0
2014 LAA AL 95 76 4 13 2 0 0 5 1 7 18 0.171 -467.3

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 0 0 0 1 0.00 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2013 PHI NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 0 0 1 0.00 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 NLDS2 ARI 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 218 145 277 510 9 133
3B 216 76 81 222 15 30
OF 7 4 6 0 0 0
P 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 590 435 717 1406 62 339

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 CLE 2B 7 1 7 11 0 4
1999 CLE SS 6 1 1 10 1 1
2000 CLE 2B 2 0 2 2 0 0
2000 CLE SS 7 0 2 6 0 1
2001 CLE 2B 3 0 2 2 0 1
2001 CLE 3B 3 0 0 2 0 0
2001 CLE SS 9 3 8 13 1 2
2002 CLE 2B 64 56 94 184 4 42
2002 CLE 3B 10 6 4 11 2 0
2002 CLE SS 21 14 31 42 2 10
2003 CLE 2B 37 31 49 95 3 27
2003 CLE 3B 23 9 10 17 3 2
2003 CLE SS 27 20 39 54 4 17
2004 CLE 2B 12 4 10 23 0 5
2004 CLE 3B 9 1 1 12 0 0
2004 CLE SS 30 15 25 65 5 16
2005 DET 2B 8 3 5 9 0 3
2005 DET 3B 1 1 2 0 0 0
2005 DET SS 22 17 29 69 5 16
2005 TOR 2B 5 2 9 7 0 3
2005 TOR SS 32 25 38 88 3 19
2006 TOR 2B 10 5 11 15 0 3
2006 TOR 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2006 TOR SS 90 76 105 231 14 57
2007 TOR 3B 15 8 10 29 1 5
2007 TOR SS 102 94 148 294 8 66
2008 TOR 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2008 TOR 3B 4 2 0 5 0 0
2008 TOR SS 67 52 80 134 9 33
2009 TOR 2B 8 5 8 30 0 7
2009 TOR 3B 10 9 3 17 2 2
2009 TOR SS 31 19 38 66 1 22
2009 TOR OF 4 2 3 0 0 0
2010 TOR 2B 23 15 32 50 1 20
2010 TOR 3B 19 12 11 26 3 3
2010 TOR SS 19 11 24 42 1 13
2010 TOR OF 2 2 2 0 0 0
2011 ARI SS 18 15 28 52 1 8
2011 TOR 2B 21 16 24 57 1 13
2011 TOR 3B 26 15 18 39 1 8
2011 TOR SS 20 10 21 47 1 14
2012 ARI 2B 4 3 6 10 0 2
2012 ARI 3B 5 1 2 3 0 0
2012 ARI SS 54 47 67 142 1 31
2013 BOS 2B 6 2 7 6 0 1
2013 CLE 3B 8 2 1 6 1 1
2013 PHI P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2013 PHI 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2013 PHI 3B 8 0 3 7 0 4
2013 PHI SS 6 3 5 13 1 3
2013 PHI OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2013 PIT 2B 4 1 6 6 0 1
2013 PIT SS 13 8 9 19 2 6
2014 LAA 2B 2 1 4 3 0 1
2014 LAA 3B 73 10 16 48 2 5
2014 LAA SS 16 5 19 19 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 1
Second Base 218
Third Base 216
Shortstop 590
Left Field 7
Designated Hitter 20

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 LAA AL $850,000
2013 PIT NL $1,500,000
2012 ARI NL $1,500,000
2011 TOR AL $1,500,000
2010 TOR AL $1,500,000
2009 TOR AL $1,900,000
2008 TOR AL $1,900,000
2007 TOR AL $750,000
2006 TOR AL $500,000
2005 TOR AL $400,000
2004 CLE AL $324,400
2003 CLE AL $314,400
2002 CLE AL $210,000
2001 CLE AL $209,000
Total Career Earnings $13,357,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Connecticut at Avery Point Groton CT 1993, 1994
Providence College Providence RI 1995, 1996