Long before the bat flip became a Toronto ritual, Josh Donaldson was the third baseman who made every American League pitcher work. If you are shopping for a Josh Donaldson jersey, you are buying a piece of the Blue Jays' most recent golden era — the 2015 and 2016 teams that packed the Rogers Centre and pushed deep into October. He wore number 20 in Toronto, and that number is stitched on every Donaldson Blue Jays jersey we carry.
From Oakland to the heart of Toronto
Donaldson was born in Pensacola, Florida, in December 1985, played his college baseball at Auburn and was drafted by the Chicago Cubs. He reached the majors with the Oakland Athletics in 2010, where he moved from behind the plate to third base and developed into one of the best defensive infielders in the league. Oakland traded him to Toronto in November 2014, and the change of address reshaped his career: in 2015 he was named the American League's Most Valuable Player, combining power, patience and glove work at the hot corner.
He was an All-Star with Oakland in 2014 and again with the Blue Jays in 2015 and 2016. Toronto won the AL East in 2015 and reached the American League Championship Series in both 2015 and 2016, with Donaldson in the middle of a lineup that also featured Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion. Later stops took him to Cleveland, Atlanta, Minnesota, the New York Yankees and Milwaukee, but the Toronto chapter is the one fans still talk about most.
For anyone building a jersey collection, that Toronto run is the sweet spot. It produced the walk-off moments, the "Bringer of Rain" nickname and the number 20 shirts that still appear in the stands whenever the franchise celebrates that era. A Donaldson jersey is a jersey with a story attached, not just a name on a back.
Should you buy a Josh Donaldson jersey?
Yes — a Josh Donaldson jersey makes sense if you want a Toronto Blue Jays jersey that celebrates a specific and memorable era rather than a current roster name. Donaldson wore number 20 for the Blue Jays from 2015 to 2018 and won the 2015 American League MVP award in that uniform, so the jersey carries a clear story: the bat flip, the AL East title and two trips to the American League Championship Series. Every Donaldson jersey we sell is stitched, priced at $70, and offered in Majestic Cool Base and Flex Base cuts as well as a Mitchell & Ness throwback. That is well below what current-player authentics usually cost, and because he is no longer on the Toronto roster, the design will not go stale. If you own a Bautista or Encarnacion jersey from the same era, a number 20 completes the set.
Every Josh Donaldson jersey we sell
Our Donaldson stock covers the styles he actually wore with Toronto: the on-field batting practice look, the black pinstripe "Lights Out" design, a royal blue jersey with the team logo ornamented on the chest, a royal blue Stars & Stripes edition, a light blue Mitchell & Ness pullover throwback, and a blue 2017 spring training jersey. Every one is the men's cut with number 20 and the Blue Jays wordmark or logo, and all six are listed at $70.
Men's Toronto Blue Jays #20 Josh Donaldson Royal Blue Navy Collection On Field Stitched MLB Majestic Batting Practice Jersey
$70.0
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Men's Toronto Blue Jays #20 Josh Donaldson Lights Out Black Pinstripe Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey
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Men's Toronto Blue Jays #20 Josh Donaldson Royal Blue Team Logo Ornamented Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey
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Men's Toronto Blue Jays #20 Josh Donaldson Royal Blue Stars & Stripes Fashion Independence Day Stitched MLB Majestic Cool Base Jersey
$70.0
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Men's Toronto Blue Jays #20 Josh Donaldson Light Blue Pullover Stitched MLB Throwback Jersey By Mitchell & Ness
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Men's Toronto Blue Jays #20 Josh Donaldson Blue No Name 2017 Spring Training Stitched MLB Majestic Flex Base Jersey
$70.0
Shop Now →Stock rotates as sizes sell out, so the product cards above always reflect what is live right now. If a colourway you want is missing, the team collection page holds the rest of the Toronto range.
Size, fit and how to care for it
Stitched jerseys are built with a layer of fabric, twill numbers and a heavier body, which means they fit a little differently from a printed replica. The product page for each Donaldson jersey lists the sizes that are actually available and the measurements behind them, so compare those numbers against a jersey you already like before you order. If you want a relaxed, jersey-over-hoodie look, size up; if you plan to wear it on its own in summer, your usual size is usually right.
- Turn the jersey inside out before washing so the stitching and twill do not rub against the drum.
- Use cold water on a gentle cycle, never hot.
- Skip the dryer — air dry flat or on a hanger to protect the numbers and lettering.
- Do not iron directly on the twill; a cool iron through a cloth is enough.
- Keep it away from bleach and fabric softener, both of which dull the colour over time.
Store it folded or on a wide hanger rather than a thin wire one. A jersey looked after this way keeps its shape and its colour for years, which is exactly what you want from a piece tied to a specific season.
How to style a number 20 Blue Jays jersey
A royal blue Toronto jersey is genuinely easy to wear. Pair it with dark denim or grey joggers for a game-day look, or layer it over a plain white tee for something more casual; the royal blue and white combination carries the whole outfit on its own. The black pinstripe version works better as a streetwear piece — it reads almost like a shirt, so keep everything else simple and dark. The Mitchell & Ness throwback is the pick for anyone who prefers a vintage cut and a softer, more broken-in feel.
If you want to go deeper into the league's jersey history, our MLB jersey guides cover other eras, marquee players and how the different jersey tiers compare. And if you are shopping for more than one name, start with the Toronto Blue Jays jersey collection, where every Toronto jersey we stock sits in one place.
Frequently asked questions about Josh Donaldson jerseys
What number did Josh Donaldson wear for the Toronto Blue Jays?
He wore number 20 in Toronto. That number appears on every Donaldson Blue Jays jersey we sell, along with the Blue Jays wordmark or logo.
Is a Josh Donaldson jersey worth buying if he no longer plays for Toronto?
Yes. It is an era jersey: it marks the 2015 AL MVP season and the back-to-back ALCS runs. Retired-player jerseys also tend to stay in stock longer and cost less than current-name authentics, and ours are $70.
Which Josh Donaldson jersey should I choose?
Pick the royal blue jersey if you want the classic Toronto look, the black pinstripe "Lights Out" jersey for a streetwear feel, or the Mitchell & Ness light blue pullover if you prefer a vintage throwback cut.
How do I wash a stitched Blue Jays jersey?
Turn it inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and air dry. Keep it out of the dryer and away from direct heat so the twill numbers and lettering stay crisp.
