MLB The Show 25
John Donaldson, 90 - MLB the Show 25
90

John Donaldson

CORE | The Negro Leagues | Free Agents | SP (CF) | L / L
SP Rank: #69
John Donaldson, 90 The Negro Leagues - MLB the Show 25
Not Sellable
Date Added
4-15-25
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Attributes

Parallel & Captain Boosts

Total Attributes

Hitter Total
1281
Pitcher Total
769
Overall Total
2050

Pitches

Slider
Velocity
92
Control
83
Break
92
4-Seam Fastball
Velocity
99
Control
77
Break
83
Slurve
Velocity
80
Control
74
Break
91
Forkball
Velocity
82
Control
68
Break
82
Sinker
Velocity
95
Control
70
Break
75

Hitting

Contact Right
82
Contact Left
67
Power Right
65
Power Left
52
Vision
67
Discipline
47
Clutch
78
Bunt
99
Drag Bunt
99
Durability
88

Fielding

Fielding
85
Arm Strength
86
Arm Accuracy
76
Reaction
88
Blocking
0

Speed

Speed
87
Stealing
58
Baserunning
57

Pitching

Stamina
95
H/9
83
K/9
74
BB/9
68
HR/9
97
Pitch Clutch
87
Control
74
Velocity
99
Break
92

John Donaldson MLB The Show 25 Card Breakdown

This is the The Negro Leagues card for John Donaldson, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 90 Overall Diamond card and is a two-way player primarily playing SP. He can also fill in at CF.

Released 2 months ago, John Donaldson is obtained from the Negro Leagues Collection.

He currently holds the #69 rank among 548 starting pitchers.

At the plate, John Donaldson displays average contact overall, with specific ratings of 82 Contact vs Right and 67 Contact vs Left. He brings below average power to the plate, evident from his 65 Power vs Right and 52 Power vs Left. In terms of plate discipline, his below average Vision stands at 67, paired with his limited Discipline rating of 47. When runners are in scoring position, John Donaldson's solid Clutch rating of 78 often comes into play.

On the mound, John Donaldson exhibits decent H/9 with a 83 rating, competent K/9 with a 74 rating, and adequate BB/9 with a 68 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 87 shows good performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by decent control with a Control rating of 74, top-tier velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and impressive break with a Break rating of 92. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is strong with a rating of 95.

He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by an Outlier Slider, complemented by an Outlier 4-Seam Fastball. Key pitches include: His Slider exhibits considerable movement. His 4-Seam Fastball boasts Outlier velocity and his Slurve exhibits considerable movement.

In the field, John Donaldson is a very strong defender. His key defensive attributes are 85 Fielding, 86 Arm Strength, and 88 Reaction time.

On the basepaths, John Donaldson showcases solid speed. This is supported by 87 Speed, a 58 Stealing rating, and 57 Baserunning Aggression.

John Donaldson is a 29-year-old player from Missouri, standing 6'1" tall and weighing 180 lbs. He currently plays for the Free Agents, batting Left-handed and throwing Left-handed.

Active Quirks for John Donaldson: Pick Off Artist, Day Player, Outlier I, Outlier II.

Player Bio

common Hitting Hitting
common Defense Defense
Overall
90
Position
SP
Secondary
CF
Bats
L
Throws
L
Team
Free Agents
Number
92
Weight
180
Height
6'1"
Age
29
Born
Missouri