Chris Donnels

Chris Barton Donnels

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.
• School Loyola Marymount University
• High School South Torrance High School
• Debut May 7, 1991
• Final Game September 29, 2002
• Born April 21, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Infielder Chris Donnels was signed by the New York Mets and scout Bob Minor as a 1st Round pick (24th overall) of the 1987 amateur draft. After disappointing in his first professional season with the Single-A St. Lucie Mets, Donnels returned to the Florida State League team to win the 1989 league MVP. He led the league with 78 RBI, a slugging percentage of .510, and an on-base percentage of .439. Chris's .313 batting average was second to Andy Mota's .319 and his 17 home runs was second to Julian Yan's 24. His son Tanner Donnels played in the minors and in Switzerland.

Notable Achieveemnts

• 1989 MVP Florida State League St. Lucie Mets