Don Mattingly

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Don Mattingly born?April 20, 1961
2. Where was Don Mattingly born?Evansville, Indiana
3. What is the MLB playing career?14 seasons (1982-1995) exclusively with the New York Yankees
4. What is the managerial roles?Los Angeles Dodgers (2011-2015), Miami Marlins (2016-2022)
5. Who is Don Mattingly?Don Mattingly, also called Donnie Baseball, was a star first baseman for the New York Yankees and is known for his powerful hitting and great fielding.
6. What awards did Don Mattingly win during his playing career?He was chosen for six All-Star games, earned nine Gold Glove Awards, won three Silver Slugger Awards, captured the 1984 American League batting title, and was named the 1985 Most Valuable Player.

Amateur Draft: A system used by professional sports leagues to select new players from college or high school.
American League (AL): One of the two leagues that make up Major League Baseball, with its own set of teams and rules.
Bench Coach: A coaching staff member who assists the manager and often focuses on game strategy and player development.