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Josh Donaldson

Catcher, Third Base4 seasons2010–2014

Biography

Josh Donaldson was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born December 8, 1985 in Pensacola, FL. A right-handed hitter listed at 6' 1" and 210 pounds, Josh Donaldson debuted on April 30, 2010 and last played on October 1, 2023.

Over 1384 major-league games, Josh Donaldson batted .261 with 1310 hits, 279 home runs, and 816 RBI in 5022 at-bats.

Every one of Josh's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

December 8, 1985

Birthplace

Pensacola, FL

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

6' 1", 210 lb

MLB Debut

April 30, 2010

Final Game

October 1, 2023

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1384 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1384	5022	816	1310	287	12	279	816	725	1221	.261	.358	.489	.847

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
2010	Oakland Athletics	14	32	5	1	4	.156
2012	Oakland Athletics	75	274	66	9	33	.241
2013	Oakland Athletics	158	579	174	24	93	.301
2014	Oakland Athletics	158	608	155	29	98	.255
2015	Toronto Blue Jays	158	620	184	41	123	.297
2016	Toronto Blue Jays	155	577	164	37	99	.284
2017	Toronto Blue Jays	113	415	112	33	78	.270
2018	Toronto Blue Jays	36	137	32	5	16	.234
2018	Cleveland Indians	16	50	14	3	7	.280
2018	?	52	187	46	8	23	.246
2019	Atlanta Braves	155	549	142	37	94	.259
2020	Minnesota Twins	28	81	18	6	11	.222
2021	Minnesota Twins	135	457	113	26	72	.247
2022	New York Yankees	132	478	106	15	62	.222
2023	New York Yankees	34	106	15	10	15	.142
2023	Milwaukee Brewers	17	59	10	3	11	.169
2023	?	51	165	25	13	26	.152

Season-by-Season

2014Oakland AthleticsThird Base 2013Oakland AthleticsThird Base 2012Oakland AthleticsThird Base 2010Oakland AthleticsCatcher

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Josh Donaldson appears across the 2010, 2012-2014 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Josh Donaldson played 405 games with 400 hits and 228 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Josh Donaldson.

Daric Barton Coco Crisp Eric Sogard Brett Anderson Jerry Blevins Kurt Suzuki Sean Doolittle Adam Rosales

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Josh Donaldson play?

Josh Donaldson was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Josh Donaldson play for the Athletics?

Josh Donaldson appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 2010, 2012-2014.

Where was Josh Donaldson born?

Josh Donaldson was born on December 8, 1985 in Pensacola, FL.

What were Josh Donaldson's MLB career stats?

Over 1384 MLB games, Josh Donaldson hit .261 with 1310 hits, 279 home runs, and 816 RBI.

Explore the Franchise

All Players Rosters by Year Franchise History

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