J.D. Davis

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Jonathan Gregory Davis

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Biographical Information[edit]

Infielder J.D. Davis was a closer at California State University, Fullerton when not playing the field. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 3rd round of the 2014 amateur draft as a position player, after having been a 5th round selection by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011 coming out of high school.

He made his debut with the Astros in August of 2017, hitting .226 with 4 homers in 24 games. In 2018, he hit .175 in 42 games for Houston. Both seasons, he made one appearance as a pitcher, and was impressive, throwing over 90 mph with good movement and recording 4 strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings. This has led observers to think he might have a future as a two-way player. On January 6, 2019, he was traded to the New York Mets along with Cody Bohanek in return for three minor leaguers: Ross Adolph, Scott Manea and Luis Santana.

Playing for the San Francisco Giants on the first day of the 2023 season, March 30th, he became the first batter to be charged with a strike for a pitch clock violation, under the new rule introduced that season. He took too long to set up in the batter's box and was given strike one as a result.

Notable Achievements[edit]

  • 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (2019)
  • Won one World Series with the Houston Astros in 2017 (he did not play in the World Series)

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