Donzell McDonald
| AB | 25 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .2 |
| OBP | .3 |
| SLG | .28 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Donzell McDonald II
- Born 02/20/1975 in Long Beach, CA
- Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 194 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Yavapai College
- Debut 04/19/2001
- Drafted in the 22nd round (618th overall) by the New York Yankees in 1995.
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McDonald's younger brother Darnell was an Orioles first-round pick in 1997, but Donzell has become the better prospect. After missing half of 2000 recovering from a broken right thumb incurred while sliding in May, Donzell tore up the Arizona Fall League. He batted .354, missing out on the batting title by .001, and led the AFL in runs (29), hits (45), stolen bases (18) and on-base percentage (.435). A chic prospect in 1997 who nevertheless was left unprotected in the expansion draft, McDonald endured a disappointing 1998 season before resurrecting his career. Over the last two years, he has taken his role to heart: get on base by any means necessary so he can use his disruptive speed. He has done that, drawing more walks and cutting down his swing. He's also a switch-hitter, which enhances his ability to contribute offensively. He's a plus defender in center field. McDonald won't hit for much power, but he won't be expected to as a leadoff hitter. He'll begin 2001 in Triple-A. Wily Mo Pena and Juan Rivera rank ahead of him on this list, but if they don't improve their offensive production then McDonald could wind up in New York's outfield of the future.
