John McDonald (infielder)

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1⁄3 of an inning. [26]

Boston Red Sox (2013)

On August 31, 2013, McDonald was traded to Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Nefi Ogando. [27] As McDonald was acquired prior to September 1, he was eligible to play in the postseason. He appeared in six games for the Red Sox in the regular season, hitting .250 in eight at-bats. [6] McDonald was not included on the postseason roster, but following the Red Sox' 2013 World Series victory, was awarded a World Series ring.

Los Angeles Angels (2014)

On January 16, 2014, McDonald signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels, with an invitation to attend their spring training camp to try out for a utility infielder position. [28] He was placed on the active roster for the start of the regular season. [29]

Retirement

On January 7, 2015, McDonald announced his retirement from professional baseball. [30]

Personal life

McDonald met his wife-to-be, Maura, in a freshman English class at Providence College in 1995. They have two children, Jacqueline and Anthony. [2]

When McDonald left Providence College in 1996, he was only six courses shy of earning his degree. Encouraged by his wife to complete his studies while still playing baseball, he enrolled in Providence College School of Continuing Education in 2006, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies in 2010. He was able to accept his degree from the college president on July 13, 2010, during the annual break for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. [31]

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John McDonald
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McDonald during the 2013 World Series victory parade
Infielder
Born: (1974-09-24) September 24, 1974 (age 50)
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 4, 1999, for the Cleveland Indians
Last MLB appearance
September 28, 2014, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim