Professional Career
Donzell was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 22nd round, 618th overall, in the 1995 Major League Baseball Draft. The switch hitting center fielder was known for his speed. Twice he stole over 50 bases in the minor leagues, and six times stole more than 30. Although power was not his forte, he did show some pop with seven home runs in 112 games with the Omaha Royals in 2002. His career strikeout to walk ratio has been subpar.
He made his major league debut in 2001. He played 5 games with the Yankees that year, got 3 at bats, and 1 hit. He was last in the Yankees farm system in 2004, after being in the Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals, and Atlanta Braves farm systems. He has spent the past several years in the Mexican League and independent leagues. In 2010, he played center field for the Acereros de Monclova in Mexico.
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