A major league lineup of Dee Jays

If former MVP Josh Donaldson for some reason reversed his initials, his lead role in the Toronto clubhouse would literally suit him. The veteran third baseman, along with catcher Russell Martin, DJs in the Blue Jays’ locker room.

A recent article on ESPN.com discussed the importance of players choosing songs to play while the team is in the clubhouse. Senior writer Eddie Matz was able to reveal which guys filled that role on each team, a list that included seasoned veterans as well as youngsters and even backups in some cases.

George Springer is at the top of the list, mainly because his Astros teammates cite his music playlists as one of the main reasons Houston captured its first World Series Championship last year. The DJ for his opponents in the Fall Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers, is known as JT to his fans (Justin Turner).

Unfortunately, none of the thirty DJs listed is literally a DJ, although one does come close. If last year’s American League Rookie of the Year had been named David instead of Aaron, the New York Yankees would have a real DJ running the music.

Here is a lineup of players whose initials would make them truly qualified to be the team’s GM.

First baseman, David Justice

An All-Star in both leagues, Justice won a World Series Championship as a member of the Atlanta Braves.

Second baseman Davey Johnson

He would indeed win as the manager of several championship teams, but while playing for Atlanta, he was one of the few middle infielders to hit more than forty home runs.

Shortstop, Damien Jackson

Playing for nine teams in eleven years, Jackson acquired more than 150 stolen bases between 1999 and 2003.

Third baseman, Deron Johnson

In the 1960s for the Reds and Phillies, Johnson was one of the leading sluggers in the National League.

Left field, Darrin Jackson

He split his time with seven clubs during a twelve-year career, most of which was spent in the National League.

Center Garden, Dion James

Playing exclusively for the Brewers and Braves, James had an impressive .288 batting average during his eleven-year career.

Right field, Desmond Jennings

After breaking into the majors in 2012, Jennings was a mainstay in Tampa Bay’s lineup for several seasons.

Starting pitcher, Danny Jackson

The left-hander averaged eleven wins per year during his fifteen seasons, including 23 for the Reds in 1988, making him the first finalist for the Cy Young Award.

Relief pitcher, Doug Jones

This Victim All-Star earned over 300 saves in his sixteen-year career.