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amead17 · 11-28-2025, 10:47 AM

MIKE DONLIN STRIKES MILESTONE BLOWS AS HIGHLANDERS SURGE
By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times
June 7th 1911

Mike Donlin, the seasoned star of the New York Highlanders, is enjoying a week that will long be remembered in Gotham baseball circles. On June 5th he crossed the plate for the 1,000th run of his illustrious career during a 6–3 victory over the St. Louis Browns. Today, before another lively home crowd, Donlin added yet another laurel to his collection by recording his 2,000th career hit in a commanding 7–2 triumph over the Chicago White Sox.

Donlin proved central to both Highlander victories. In the June 5th contest he went 2-for-4, driving in two runs and scoring one himself. Today he again delivered, finishing 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, the milestone hit sending the grandstand into full-throated applause.

For the season, Donlin now carries a .273 batting average—below the lofty standard he set in earlier campaigns—but his career mark remains a sterling .306, a figure many a younger batsman would envy. With their veteran leading the way, the Highlanders improve to 27–23 on the year.

Donlin, characteristically modest in the face of personal achievement, spoke briefly following the game.
“I don’t chase numbers,” he remarked. “I just try to put the bat on the ball and help this club win. Still, it feels mighty fine to reach a mark like that in front of our home crowd.”

Highlanders manager Alfonso Perez was quick to praise his veteran outfielder.
“Mike’s been a steadying hand for us,” Perez said. “He may say he doesn’t think about milestones, but the whole club takes pride in seeing him reach them. When Donlin is swinging well, it lifts everyone in that dugout.”

A banner week for one of baseball’s most dependable hitters—and a welcome boost for the Highlanders as summer play begins to intensify.

11-28-2025, 10:47 AM	#460
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	MIKE DONLIN STRIKES MILESTONE BLOWS AS HIGHLANDERS SURGE By Samuel T. Kingsley, Sporting Times June 7th 1911 Mike Donlin, the seasoned star of the New York Highlanders, is enjoying a week that will long be remembered in Gotham baseball circles. On June 5th he crossed the plate for the 1,000th run of his illustrious career during a 6–3 victory over the St. Louis Browns. Today, before another lively home crowd, Donlin added yet another laurel to his collection by recording his 2,000th career hit in a commanding 7–2 triumph over the Chicago White Sox. Donlin proved central to both Highlander victories. In the June 5th contest he went 2-for-4, driving in two runs and scoring one himself. Today he again delivered, finishing 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, the milestone hit sending the grandstand into full-throated applause. For the season, Donlin now carries a .273 batting average—below the lofty standard he set in earlier campaigns—but his career mark remains a sterling .306, a figure many a younger batsman would envy. With their veteran leading the way, the Highlanders improve to 27–23 on the year. Donlin, characteristically modest in the face of personal achievement, spoke briefly following the game. “I don’t chase numbers,” he remarked. “I just try to put the bat on the ball and help this club win. Still, it feels mighty fine to reach a mark like that in front of our home crowd.” Highlanders manager Alfonso Perez was quick to praise his veteran outfielder. “Mike’s been a steadying hand for us,” Perez said. “He may say he doesn’t think about milestones, but the whole club takes pride in seeing him reach them. When Donlin is swinging well, it lifts everyone in that dugout.” A banner week for one of baseball’s most dependable hitters—and a welcome boost for the Highlanders as summer play begins to intensify.