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John McDonald

Toronto Blue Jays

1974/09/24 35

5-9 180

New London, CT

R / R

11

the Cleveland Indians in 1996 (12th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Blue Jays 73 151 18 39 7 0 4 13 1 18 0 2 .258 .271 .384

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Throughout his pro career, his calling card has been his tremendous work with the glove--which is as good as anyone in the game. Runs well.
Flaws
  • Unfortunately, his bat has always prevented him from securing an everyday spot in a major-league lineup. He's singles hitter, and nothing more.
Career Potential
  • An exceptional defensive infielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

June 7, 2008 Missed 29 games (right ankle injury).
May 8, 2008 Right ankle injury, 15-day DL.
May 7, 2008 Right ankle injury, day-to-day.
September 11, 2007 Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a two-year contract extension.
December 13, 2006 Re-signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a one-year contract.
June 12, 2006 Missed 14 games (strained left groin).
May 29, 2006 Strained left groin, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 27th).
December 20, 2005 Re-signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a one-year contract.
December 20, 2004 Re-signed by the Toronto Blue Jays to a one-year contract.
November 24, 2004 Designated for assignment.
March 6, 2004 Re-signed by the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
September 29, 2003 Missed 30 games to the end of the regular season (lower back spasms).
August 27, 2003 Lower back spasms, 15-day DL.
July 17, 2003 Missed 13 games (lower back spasms).
June 30, 2003 Lower back spasms, 15-day DL.
June 17, 2003 Missed 2 games (back spasms).
June 14, 2003 Back spasms, day-to-day.
March 1, 2002 Agreed to terms with the Cleveland Indians to a one-year contract.
October 9, 2001 Did not make the 25-man roster for the playoffs.
September 1, 2001 Recalled from Buffalo (AAA).
April 8, 2001 Optioned to Buffalo (AAA).

Trades

November 10, 2005 Detroit Tigers traded John McDonald to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations.
July 22, 2005 Toronto Blue Jays traded John McDonald to the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations.
December 2, 2004 Cleveland Indians traded John McDonald to the Toronto Blue Jays to a player to be named later (Thomas Mastny-Dec 14th).
June 4, 1996 Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 12th round of the free agent draft.

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