2022 Stats
AVG
.222
HR
15
RBI
62
R
59
SB
2
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Traded from the Twins to the Yankees in March, Donaldson finished below league average by wRC+ in 2022 after nine seasons of well-above-average production. By the end of the campaign, Donaldson was drawing the ire of Yankees fans, especially as he limped to a .172/.333/.207 line in the postseason. His walk rate declined, his strikeout rate jumped six percentage points from 2021 and Donaldson ranked in the bottom third of the league in terms of xwOBA. The track record should mostly outweigh his recent disappointment, but Donaldson is heading into his age-37 season and the bounce-back may not be to the extent some expect. At one point considered something of an ironman, Donaldson now seems likely to miss time at some point. He could also get more frequent days off even when healthy. Read Past Outlooks

On bench for afternoon game
Donaldson will sit for the first of Tuesday's two games against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
The Yankees won't ask many regulars to play two games in one day, as they're locked into the second seed in the American League regardless of what happens in their final three games. Oswaldo Cabrera will play third base in Donaldson's absence.
The Yankees won't ask many regulars to play two games in one day, as they're locked into the second seed in the American League regardless of what happens in their final three games. Oswaldo Cabrera will play third base in Donaldson's absence.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+13%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+5%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .830 | 311 | 18 | 43 | .230 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .736 | 880 | 29 | 102 | .234 | ||||
2022vs Left | .708 | 122 | 4 | 14 | .217 | ||||
2022vs Right | .675 | 424 | 11 | 48 | .223 | ||||
2021vs Left | .943 | 167 | 13 | 28 | .257 | ||||
2021vs Right | .775 | 376 | 13 | 44 | .243 | ||||
2020vs Left | .630 | 22 | 1 | 1 | .067 | ||||
2020vs Right | .890 | 80 | 5 | 10 | .258 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+18%
OPS on Road
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+18%
OPS on Road
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Since 2020Home | .696 | 555 | 17 | 62 | .218 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .824 | 626 | 30 | 83 | .250 | ||||
2022Home | .620 | 241 | 4 | 24 | .207 | ||||
2022Away | .730 | 305 | 11 | 38 | .233 | ||||
2021Home | .749 | 271 | 10 | 32 | .229 | ||||
2021Away | .903 | 272 | 16 | 40 | .265 | ||||
2020Home | .789 | 43 | 3 | 6 | .216 | ||||
2020Away | .990 | 49 | 3 | 5 | .270 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Josh Donaldson compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.36BB Rate
9.9%K Rate
27.1%BABIP
.283ISO
.153AVG
.222OBP
.308SLG
.374OPS
.682wOBA
.304Exit Velocity
90.7 mphHard Hit Rate
33.8%Barrels/PA
6.0%Expected BA
.215Expected SLG
.370Sprint Speed
21.4 ft/secGround Ball %
43.2%Line Drive %
18.2%Fly Ball %
38.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Donaldson bounced back from an injury-plagued 2020 season to provide the productive middle-of-the-order bat when he signed the largest free agent contract in franchise history (four years, $84 million). It looked like Donaldson would repeat his injury woes when he strained his hamstring legging out a double on his first at-bat of the season. After missing two weeks, Donaldson managed to avoid the IL again, but played just 135 games as he needed maintenance for chronic calf and hamstring issues. Donaldson still displayed elite power with a 94.1 mph exit velocity and 48.4 hard-hit percentage, which both ranked in the top 5% of hitters. He was also a steady glove at third base though his metrics were not elite (19th at 3B in DRS). He drew walks at a good clip and even reduced his strikeouts. He still profiles as a top power option at third base, but at age 36 his injury risk is considerable.
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Heads to bench Friday
Donaldson isn't starting Friday against the Orioles.
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Takes seat Sunday
Donaldson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.
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Delivers walkoff single
Donaldson went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 5-4 victory over Boston.
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Goes deep again Saturday
Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to Milwaukee.
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Homers, drives in three
Donaldson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional RBI in a 7-6 loss to the Brewers on Friday.
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