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Don Mattingly

Don Mattingly is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman, manager, and coach best known for his long career with the New York Yankees.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Don Mattingly is an American former MLB first baseman and manager. He played his entire career with the New York Yankees and later managed several teams.

Playing career

Born in Evansville, Indiana, Mattingly was drafted by the Yankees in 1979 and debuted in 1982. He became a standout first baseman, winning the 1985 AL MVP and earning six All-Star selections and nine Gold Gloves.

Coaching and managerial career

After retiring, Mattingly managed the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins. He also coached with the Toronto Blue Jays and, as of 2025, served as interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Key achievements and Hall of Fame status

Mattingly's career totals include a .307 average, 2,153 hits, 222 home runs, and 1,099 RBIs. Despite his accolades, he has not been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

In short

  • Played entire MLB career with the New York Yankees
  • Won the 1985 American League MVP Award
  • Six-time All-Star and nine-time Gold Glove winner
  • Later managed the Dodgers, Marlins, and coached the Blue Jays
Canadian angle

Mattingly is relevant to Canadian baseball readers through his time as a coach and manager in Major League Baseball, including roles involving Toronto and the broader American League context followed closely in Canada.

Quick questions

What is Don Mattingly's net worth?
Public estimates vary, with sources commonly placing it at about US$25 million, though some estimate about US$23 million.
How many MVP awards did Don Mattingly win?
He won one MVP award, the 1985 American League Most Valuable Player Award.
Is Don Mattingly in the Hall of Fame?
No. Baseball-Reference states that he has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

Sources

  1. MLB — https://www.mlb.com/player/don-mattingly-118443
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, debut date, and player identification
  2. Baseball-Reference — https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mattido01.shtml
    Supports: Career statistics, age, and Hall of Fame status
  3. Society for American Baseball Research — https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/don-mattingly/
    Supports: Biography, awards, batting average, and major career achievements
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Mattingly
    Supports: Recent managerial and coaching roles, including interim manager status and Blue Jays tenure
  5. Celebrity Net Worth — https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-baseball/don-mattingly-net-worth/
    Supports: Net worth estimate of US$25 million
  6. The Richest — https://www.therichest.com/celebnetworth/athletes/baseball/don-mattingly-net-worth/
    Supports: Alternate net worth estimate of about US$23 million