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Darnell McDonald

Cincinnati Reds

1978/11/17 30

5-11 210

Fort Collins, CO

R / R

3

the Baltimore Orioles in 1997 (1st round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Reds 47 105 12 28 6 1 2 10 5 31 1 0 .267 .306 .400

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is an exceptional athlete with great speed. Displays a good power/speed combination on offense.
Flaws
  • Doesn't draw enough walks to take full advantage of his speed. Lacks polish in the outfield.
Career Potential
  • Reserve outfielder.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

November 5, 2009 Outrighted to Louisville (AAA).
August 24, 2009 Contract purchased from Louisville (AAA).
May 26, 2009 Outrighted to Louisville (AAA).
May 22, 2009 Designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds.
April 5, 2009 Contract purchased from Louisville (AAA).
January 7, 2009 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
March 8, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 25, 2008 Outrighted to Rochester (AAA).
July 25, 2007 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
July 20, 2007 Contract purchased from Rochester (AAA).
March 12, 2007 Assigned to minor league camp by the Washington Nationals.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
November 1, 2006 Opted for minor league free agency.
March 16, 2006 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 11, 2006 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
October 28, 2005 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
May 6, 2005 Suspended by MLB for 15 days for violating the league's drug prevention program.
March 14, 2005 Assigned by the Cleveland Indians to their minor league camp.
January 26, 2005 Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
October 27, 2004 Opted for minor league free agency (six-year f.a.).
October 15, 2004 Outrighted to Ottawa (AAA).
September 6, 2004 Recalled from Ottawa (AAA).
August 26, 2004 Optioned to Ottawa (AAA).
August 19, 2004 Recalled from Ottawa (AAA).
July 27, 2004 Optioned to Ottawa (AAA).
July 23, 2004 Recalled from Ottawa (AAA).
May 9, 2004 Optioned to Ottawa (AAA).
April 30, 2004 Recalled from Ottawa (AAA).
April 18, 2004 Recalled from Ottawa (AAA).
April 3, 2004 Optioned to Ottawa (AAA).
February 27, 2004 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
March 11, 2003 Optioned to Ottawa (AAA).
February 27, 2003 Re-signed by the Baltimore Orioles to a one-year contract.
November 20, 2002 Added to the 40-man roster by the Baltimore Orioles.
May 11, 2001 Sent from Rochester (AAA) to Bowie (AA).
May 3, 2001 Promoted from Bowie (AA) to Rochester (AAA).

Trades

January 7, 2009 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
June 24, 2007 Washington Nationals traded Darnell McDonald to the Minnesota Twins for Levale Speigner.
November 6, 2006 Signed by the Washington National to a minor league contract.
June 10, 2005 Signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a minor league contract.
January 26, 2005 Signed by the Cleveland Indians to a minor league contract.
June 3, 1997 Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (26th overall) in 1997.

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