Biography of don mattingly

Known as “Donnie Baseball” and the “Hit Man,” Don Mattingly was one of baseball’s best players in the s with the New York Yankees.

After tearing through the minor leagues in just three years, Mattingly made an instant impact on the Yankees and the city of New York.

Combining intense concentration, slick defense, and an ability to hit for both average and power, Mattingly was among the most respected and admired players in the game for over a decade.

"I always felt I had a lot of natural ability as a hitter.

But I worked hard to make myself a better hitter, a better all-around player."
~ Don Mattingly#Yankees#

— 🅃🄷🄴 🄱🅁🄾🄽🅇 🅉🄾🄾 (@KeithFCollins) August 5,

Early Life

Donald Arthur Mattingly was born on April 20, , in Evansville, Indiana to parents Bill and Mary Mattingly.

He was the youngest of five total children.

Growing up in Indiana, Mattingly was exposed to athletics by his older s