Josh Donaldson American Baseball Player Born in 1985
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Biography
American baseball player Josh Donaldson was born on 8 December 1985 in Pensacola. He has played for Oakland Athletics (2010–2014) and Toronto Blue Jays (2015–2018).
Early life
Josh Donaldson was educated at Pace High School, Faith Academy and Auburn University.
Career
He plays as a catcher. Josh Donaldson’s listed career opens with Auburn Tigers baseball in 2005. In all, 8 teams are listed for him, among them Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. His longest spell on record is at Oakland Athletics, from 2010 to 2014. At Toronto Blue Jays (2015–2018), his team-mates on record include Marcus Stroman, Russell Martin and José Bautista. Minnesota Twins team-mates from the same years include Kenta Maeda. There is one screen credit listed as well, Vikings (2013).
Recognition
In 2014, he won a Fielding Bible Award. He has also won the Major League Baseball All-Star (2014) and a Hank Aaron Award (2015). The records list 7 awards won by him.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Auburn Tigers baseball | Catcher |
| 2010–2014 | Oakland Athletics | Catcher |
| 2015–2018 | Toronto Blue Jays | Catcher |
| 2018 | Cleveland Guardians | Catcher |
| 2019 | Atlanta Braves | Catcher |
| 2020–2021 | Minnesota Twins | Catcher |
| 2022–2023 | New York Yankees | Catcher |
| 2023 | Milwaukee Brewers | Catcher |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Hank Aaron Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award | Won | |
| 2015 | Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2015 | Silver Slugger Award | Won | |
| 2014 | Fielding Bible Award | Won | |
| 2014 | Major League Baseball All-Star | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2020 | Vikings | Hoskuld | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Pace High School, Faith Academy and Auburn University.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Josh Donaldson?
Josh Donaldson is 40 years old, born on 8 December 1985 in Pensacola.
What is Josh Donaldson known for?
Josh Donaldson is a catcher who has played for Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.
How tall is Josh Donaldson?
Josh Donaldson is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Josh Donaldson’s nationality?
Josh Donaldson is American, born in Pensacola.
Has Josh Donaldson won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Major League Baseball Comeback Player of the Year Award (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q3045726), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Keith Allison · CC BY-SA 2.0
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