"Brendan Donovan is a utility player (primarily second baseman) who plays for the St. Louis Cardinals. About to turn 29 on January 16, he was born in Germany while his father was stationed there, and grew up an Army brat, moving around. He's credited that upbringing for forging his team-first mentality, his desire to always do the right thing, and his willingness to work hard."
"He doesn't chase, whiff, or strike out much. His strikeout rate was just 13% in 2025, well below the MLB average. He drives up counts, extends at-bats, and in the end, he gets on base. While not a power hitter, he can, and does, hit the ball everywhere. His Outs Above Average in 2025 was 2-when playing second base, anyway. It was -2 from left field, but that's okay, since the Red Sox have so many outfielders anyway."
Brendan Donovan, a 28-year-old utility player for the St. Louis Cardinals, primarily plays second base and bats left while throwing right. He grew up as an Army brat and played in the Cape Cod League for Hyannis. Donovan won a Gold Glove at second base in his rookie 2022 season and was an All-Star in 2025. He posted 2.9 WAR across 118 games in 2025 with a .287/.353/.422 slash, 10 home runs, 50 RBI, and three stolen bases. He posted a 13% strikeout rate, displayed steady defense with only four errors, and played multiple positions.
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