Mickey McDonald Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Raymond Mickey McDonald
Born 06/02/1995 in San Mateo, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Illinois-Chicago
Debut 04/20/2022
Drafted in the 18th round (531st overall) by the Oakland Athletics in 2017 (signed for $35,000).

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Track Record: McDonald posted a .607 OPS across three levels in 2019 when teams last saw him in his age-24 season, but he re-emerged an improved player in 2021 and reached Triple-A Las Vegas. He he hit .333 at the minors’ highest level and showed intriguing defensive versatility.

Scouting Report: McDonald fits the A’s mold as an older, under-the-radar performer without an obvious carrying tool. He ditched switch-hitting in 2021, choosing instead to hit solely from the left side, and his success surprised opposing evaluators. He showed a compact swing and a contact-oriented approach, putting the ball in play enough to allow his above-average speed (18 steals) to play on the bases. McDonald’s gets on base, but he doesn’t have much power potential. He is a solid defender who can handle all three outfield positions, and McDonald also played some third base.

The Future: McDonald played his way into the A’s logjam of outfielders vying for a part-time role in the majors. His lack of power puts pressure on his hitting ability, but McDonald’s speed and defense help his chances.

Track Record: McDonald posted a .607 OPS across three levels in 2019 when teams last saw him in his age-24 season, but he re-emerged an improved player in 2021 and reached Triple-A Las Vegas. He he hit .333 at the minors’ highest level and showed intriguing defensive versatility.

Scouting Report: McDonald fits the A’s mold as an older, under-the-radar performer without an obvious carrying tool. He ditched switch-hitting in 2021, choosing instead to hit solely from the left side, and his success surprised opposing evaluators. He showed a compact swing and a contact-oriented approach, putting the ball in play enough to allow his above-average speed (18 steals) to play on the bases. McDonald’s gets on base, but he doesn’t have much power potential. He is a solid defender who can handle all three outfield positions, and McDonald also played some third base.

The Future: McDonald played his way into the A’s logjam of outfielders vying for a part-time role in the majors. His lack of power puts pressure on his hitting ability, but McDonald’s speed and defense help his chances.