Josh Donaldson makes desperate bid to stay relevant for Yankees


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In the Yankees’ defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, Josh Donaldson left everyone astonished by his unwavering drive to excel and make a meaningful impact on the team’s success.
In the 2023 season thus far, Josh Donaldson has accumulated an impressive total of 13 hits, out of which nine have resulted in powerful home runs. During his outstanding performance against the Orioles, Josh Donaldson wholeheartedly dedicated himself to the game when the Yankees faced difficulties at the plate. He relentlessly battled to secure a single hit and potentially reverse the outcome, showcasing remarkable determination. Unfortunately, despite his heroic efforts, victory eluded him and the team.
Josh Donaldson trying to single handedly win this game for the Yankees what a snag! pic.twitter.com/Q7ELPDtraa
— Jimmy Randazzo (@JimmyRandazzo) July 6, 2023
On July 5th, during an intense game against the Orioles, Josh Donaldson, a standout player, showcased his exceptional skills. In the match, Donaldson had three at-bats and made the most of them, impressively scoring one run and accumulating two hits. He made a notable impact by driving in one run. He further added to his impressive performance by blasting a remarkable home run. Although he didn’t attempt any stolen bases, Donaldson’s overall batting performance in the game resulted in an average of .149, a testament to his consistency and contribution to the team’s success.

On July 3rd game against the Orioles, Donaldson scored no runs or hits but drew a walk and avoided strikeouts. His batting average was .131, but he remained resilient and determined for the next games.
The play caught Jimmy Randazzo’s attention, quickly prompting him to share it on Twitter. Some fans took the opportunity to recall that he was one of the best pitchers of the last decade.
He may be terrible at the plate but dude plays as hard as anyone. Main reason he's still on the team and Hicks isn't
— Reverend Michael Spinks (@MichaelSpinks5) July 6, 2023
However, others only remembered that there is talent in spite of Josh Donaldson’s inconsistent performances, while some don’t see anything positive coming from him.
Donaldson hasn’t been consistent with the bat since he’s been here but you have to give him credit with this effort. All you can ask for in a player https://t.co/TvjyIjN6oo
— Ben (@bmarg93) July 6, 2023
Of course, Josh Donaldson isn’t the same as he used to be. After all, his name was recently mentioned in connection with a possible retirement. However, it appears that he still has a lot of baseball to offer to the Yankees.
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I hope this was written toungue in cheek. He is a shell of his former self. He can’t hit consistently. A team like the yankees who have trouble scoring runs don’t need a .138 batter in their lineup. For the amount of money he is getting paid, effort counts for nothing. Results are the only things that matter. Yoda got it right.