Josh Donaldson

Josh Donaldson, born on December eighth, nineteen eighty-five, is a distinguished American former professional baseball third baseman. Over the course of his thirteen-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he showcased his talents with several teams, including the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers.

Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the two thousand seven MLB draft, Donaldson honed his skills playing college baseball at Auburn University. He made his MLB debut in two thousand ten with the Athletics, initially as a catcher. His versatility shone through as he transitioned to third base, ultimately earning All-Star honors in two thousand fourteen.

Following a successful stint with the Athletics, Donaldson was traded to the Blue Jays after the two thousand fourteen season. His remarkable performance in two thousand fifteen earned him a spot as a starter in the MLB All-Star Game, where he garnered the highest fan votes. That same year, he was recognized as the American League's Most Valuable Player, clinching the Silver Slugger Award and leading the league in runs batted in and runs scored.

Donaldson's career continued to evolve as he was traded to the Indians in August two thousand eighteen, signed with the Braves for the two thousand nineteen season, and secured a four-year contract with the Twins in January two thousand twenty. His journey took another turn when he was traded to the Yankees in March two thousand twenty-two, released in August two thousand twenty-three, and concluded his playing days with the Brewers before retiring in March two thousand twenty-four.

In recognition of his contributions to the sport, Donaldson was inducted into the Auburn Baseball Wall of Fame at Plainsman Park in two thousand twenty-six, becoming the first inductee since the inaugural members were honored in two thousand ten.