Don Mattingly Quotes
A collection of quotes by Don Mattingly.
Don Mattingly is a former professional baseball player and current manager. He was born on April 20, 1961, in Evansville, Indiana. Mattingly played his entire 14-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees from 1982 to 1995. He primarily played as a first baseman, known for his exceptional fielding skills and powerful left-handed swing.
Mattingly had an illustrious career with the Yankees, earning the nickname "Donnie Baseball" for his exceptional hitting prowess. He won the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 1985 after leading the league in batting average, hits, and RBIs. Mattingly was a six-time All-Star and won nine Gold Glove Awards for his defensive abilities.
After retiring as a player, Mattingly ventured into coaching and became the hitting coach for the Yankees and later the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2011, he was named the manager of the Miami Marlins. Under his leadership, the Marlins experienced success, and Mattingly was recognized as the National League (NL) Manager of the Year in 2020.
Throughout his career, Mattingly was admired for his work ethic, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Yankees history and remains active in the baseball community as a respected manager.