Josh Donaldson is an American professional baseball player.

He was born on December 8, 1985, in Pensacola, Florida to Lisa French and Levon Donaldson.

After playing college baseball at Auburn University, Josh was first drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 2007 MLB draft.

Donaldson made his MLB debut with the Athletics in 2010 as a catcher, progressing with the team, switching positions to third base, and ultimately became an All-Star in the 2014 MLB season.

He is currently the third baseman for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.

Before joining the Yankees, Donaldson played for the Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Minnesota Twins.

Donaldson, 36, has also been a lifelong avid golfer, besides playing baseball.

Josh Donaldson Parents: Who Are Levon Donaldson And Lisa French?

Josh Donaldson’s parents are Levon Donaldson and Lisa French.

His father Levon Donaldson, a construction worker, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on a slew of charges — sexual battery, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, drug offences and spousal abuse.

Hence was raised single-handedly by his mother Lisa French.

Levon Donaldson was released from prison in 2007 and watched his son Josh play baseball in person for the first time on September 13, 2013, against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas.

Even though Lisa French is widely known as the mother of Josh Donaldson, her details are under the radar.