McDonald 's mother , Christie Freppon - McDonald , was a standout basketball player at NKU ; his father , Jeff , played tennis there ; .
Jeff 's 's late uncle Bill Aker was the baseball coach for 29 years .
McDonald 's mother , Christie Freppon - McDonald , was a standout basketball player at NKU ; his father , Jeff , played tennis there ; and his late uncle Bill Aker was the baseball coach for 29 years .