Donald Smith, Jr
| Donald Smith, Jr | |
|---|---|
| Demographics | |
| Born | Feburary 23, 1995 |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Professional Career | |
| Pro Tour debut | Pro Tour Battle for Zendikar |
| Top Finishes | 1 (0 wins) |
| GP top 8s | 1 (0 wins) |
Donald Smith, Jr. (Cut Off, LA, 1995) is an American former professional player of Magic: the Gathering. In late 2017, he joined Wizards of the Coast R&D as part of the Play Design team.[1][2]
Professional play
Donald started playing when Theros was released. In just a little over four years, he grinded his way to qualifying for the Pro Tour. Donald continued playtesting and dedicated himself to stay on the Pro Tour, and obtained a breakout performance at Pro Tour Aether Revolt.[3] He managed to convert that into Platinum status and later on an invite to the 2017 World Championship.
Accomplishments
| Season | Event type | Location | Format | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Grand Prix | Charlotte | Modern | 13–14 June 2015 | 8 |
| 2016–17 | Pro Tour | Dublin | Standard and Booster Draft | 3–5 February 2017 | 3 |
→ Source: Wizards.com
R&D
Designing
Developing
References
- ↑ Donald Smith Jr from Platinum to Worlds to WotC
- ↑ Bryan Hawley (April 24, 2019). "Checking in With Play Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Grand Prix Charlotte 2015 Event Coverage Top 8 Profiles