The Bringer of Rain’s season was a success in every possible facet for him and the Atlanta Braves.
In a season that featured many distinguished moments for Josh Donaldson, it’s only fitting that the first one came against the New York Mets for the new Braves slugger.
Still hitting second in the lineup at this point in time (more on that later), Donaldson put a pretty swing on a Robert Gsellman fastball and gave Atlanta fans a taste of what was to come many more times throughout the year.
Between the leg kick, admiring the ball as it jumped off his bat, and the opposite field power that deposited the ball into the Braves’ bullpen, those in Braves country who hadn’t seen Donaldson play much in the AL immediately knew they were in for a treat.