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The Negro Leagues John Donaldson is a 99 OVR Red Diamond SP card for the Free Agents in MLB The Show 26. This ShowZone player page surfaces every attribute, equipped quirks, pitch arsenal, live marketplace buy and sell prices (refreshed every minute), ShowZone's proprietary True Overall™ and Meta Overall ratings, top-25 positional rankings, and recent real-life MLB performance. Compare cards side-by-side in the Player Compare tool or build a full Diamond Dynasty lineup in the Team Builder. The Negro Leagues John Donaldson is a 99 overall Red Diamond card in MLB The Show 26. Team: Free Agents. Position: SP. Bats: Left. Throws: Left. True Overall™ Rating: 101.83 (best at SP). Meta Overall Rating: 118.58 (best at SP). Velocity: 99. Control: 91. Movement: 99. H/9: null. K/9: null. BB/9: 91. Pitches: Slider, 4-Seam Fastball, Slurve, Forkball, Sinker. Quirks (4): Pick Off Artist, Day Player, Outlier I, Outlier II. Market: Buy Now: 99,005 stubs. Sell Now: 123,720 stubs. Flip Profit: 12,343 stubs. Top 25 Rankings: #7 SP.

MLB The Show 26

The Negro Leagues JOHN DONALDSON

THE NEGRO LEAGUES
SP|1B, LF, CF, RF
L / LFREE AGENTS
Updated Oct 29, 2026
John Donaldson Card
Height6'1"
Weight180 lbs
BirthplaceMissouri
101.83
@
#17 Ranked
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99,005
+1,995 (2.0%)
View Market Data →
QUIRKS
Pick Off Artist
Day Player
Outlier I
Outlier II
LOCATION
  • This card is available on the marketplace.
  • Required for the Jackie Robinson - Collect 42 collection.
  • Required for the Jackie Robinson - Collect 35 collection.
  • Required for the Jackie Robinson - Collect 24 collection.
Advanced Data

Overall Ratings

John Donaldson's True Overall™ and Meta Overall ratings at every eligible position in MLB The Show 26.

OVERALL99
Starting Pitcher
101.83#17 Ranked
First BaseSEC
85.44#652 Ranked
Left FieldSEC
84.83#842 Ranked
Center FieldSEC
84.26#838 Ranked
Right FieldSEC
85.12#836 Ranked
Designated HitterSEC
87.16#960 Ranked
Advanced Data

Player Ranks

John Donaldson's position among all cards for power, contact, pitching, baserunning, and versatility.

5-Pitch Pitcher#6
4-Seam Fastball#27
Sinker#176
Slider#10
Slurve#23
Forkball#2
Versatility#26
Packs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Negro Leagues John Donaldson in MLB The Show 26

Common questions about John Donaldson's card in MLB The Show 26.

You can find The Negro Leagues John Donaldson in the Marketplace.

The Negro Leagues John Donaldson is a 99 overall Red Diamond card in MLB The Show 26.

The Negro Leagues John Donaldson currently has a Buy Now price of 99,005 stubs and a Sell Now price of 123,720 stubs on the Marketplace.

The Negro Leagues John Donaldson has 4 quirks: Pick Off Artist, Day Player, Outlier I, Outlier II.

The Negro Leagues John Donaldson has a Meta Overall rating of 118.58, ranking #7 at SP. The Meta Overall factors in the current game meta and how effective the player is in actual gameplay.

ShowZone's live marketplace prices and True Overall + Meta Overall ratings give you the baseline — every card refreshes every minute. For deeper buy/sell signal, ShowZone Pro Diamond's Investment Intelligence tracks community buy/sell pressure on every card so you can see whether the broader community is loading up on The Negro Leagues John Donaldson or exiting. Pro Diamond also offers push price alerts so you can set a target buy price and get notified the moment The Negro Leagues John Donaldson hits it.
Data

Player Attributes

Detailed breakdown of John Donaldson's in-game attributes.

0
Stuff100
H/9 vs R
106
H/9 vs L
100
K/9 vs R
92
K/9 vs L
107
Control
91
Clutch
112
Stamina
102
Fielding84
Ability
85
Arm90
Arm Acc
72
Slider

#10 Ranked

96

28% usage

VEL
92 mph
BRK
99
4-Seam Fastball

#27 Ranked

96

26% usage

VEL
99 mph
BRK
99
Slurve

#23 Ranked

89

19% usage

VEL
80 mph
BRK
95
Forkball
90

19% usage

VEL
82 mph
BRK
99
Sinker

#176 Ranked

92

8% usage

VEL
95 mph
BRK
77

Hitting

Contact75
Contact R
81
Contact L
66
Vision
71
Clutch
85
Power56
Power R
60
Power L
52
Fielding84
Ability
85
Forward
83
Backward
84
Right
87
Left
85
Speed80
Speed
90
Steal
62
Arm90
Arm Str
99
Arm Acc
72
Other99
Sac Bunt
99
Drag Bunt
99
Market Data

Market Analysis

Real-time market data and historical price trends for John Donaldson.

Best Buy

100,004

+9,072(+11.1%)

Best Sell

123,728

-7,000(-5.8%)

BEST TIME TO BUY

Som 13pm

-32,283(-15.2%)

Pro

Profit/Min

6,486

Potential

Profit

11,351

After Tax

Profit %

11.35

After Tax

Sales/Min

1.14

Average 24h

Trading Times

Optimal Flipping Times

This feature is currently in beta. Best times to buy and sell based on data from the last 30 days. Upgrade to Pro to unlock.

Best Time to Buy

Superday 12-14pm PT
-15.2% (32,288)
212,423 → 180,103
Alternatives
Superday 12-14pm PT-15.2%
Superday 12-14pm PT-13.5%

Best Time to Sell

Superday 12-14pm PT
+25% (61,301)
245,205 → 306,421
Alternatives
Superday 12-14pm PT+24.8%
Superday 12-14pm PT+21.2%
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Price History

Historical Price Data

OHLC candlestick and volume charts for John Donaldson.

Attribute Boosts

Player Quirks

John Donaldson has the following quirks that improve attributes in certain situations.

Pick Off Artist icon

Pick Off Artist

Has an extremely effective pickoff move
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Day Player icon

Day Player

Performs better when playing day games
Player will receive an attribute boost during day games. The exact attributes are unknown, but an increase is PCI size has been documented.
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Outlier I icon

Outlier I

Primary pitch exceeds max velocity limit
Increases pitchers primary pitch velocity by 3mph.
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Outlier II icon

Outlier II

Secondary pitch exceeds max velocity limit
Increases pitchers secondary pitch velocity by 3mph.
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Real Life

Player Background

John Donaldson's real-life career history and accolades.

Full Name

John Wesley Donaldson

Birthplace

Glasgow, MO

MLB Debut

1920

MLB Career

Kansas City Monarchs1920-1924
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