The Indians selected McDonald in the 12th round of the 1996 Draft .
McDonald turned himself into one of baseball 's elite infield defenders over the course of a 16 - year career , which included parts of seven seasons with Indians .
The Indians selected McDonald in the 12th round of the 1996 Draft , and he turned himself into one of baseball 's elite infield defenders over the course of a 16 - year career , which included parts of seven seasons with Cleveland .