Donofrio is the first Rookie of the Year in Drew program history and one of two first-years represented on the All-Conference teams. The catcher started all 41 games and hit .286 with 42 hits, 34 runs scored, seven doubles, 10 home runs, and 46 RBI. He finished the season tied for the conference lead in home runs and ranked third in RBI. Behind the plate, he handled 144 chances, recording 128 putouts and 13 assists while committing just three errors for a .979 fielding percentage.