A quick comparison after 24 games….
Darnell McDonald: 24 games, 0 homers, 1 RBI, 9 TB, 3 BB, 40 AB, .175 BA, .250 OBP, .225 SLG, 465 OPS
Jonny Gomes: 24 games, 2 homers, 9 RBI, 30 TB, 7 BB, 49 AB, .327 BA, .433 OBP, .551 SLG, 984 OPS
If you will recall, Walt Jocketty thought that McDonald was a better option for the Reds out of spring training. Can someone explain that?
At least McDonald always played hard. We can’t say that for everyone on the current roster.