During his playing days, John McDonald was a defensive wizard renowned for providing Gold Glove-caliber until the day he hung up the spikes. McDonald played for eight teams including the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians during his 16-year career. Not a bad run for a career .233 hitter.
McDonald is currently the Infield Coordinator for the Indians with aspirations of managing. With names like Eric Wedge and Stubby Clapp being tossed around for the vacancy, McDonald emerges somewhat of an underdog having no prior experience at the helm of a major league or minor league team.