Tucker Davidson

American baseball player (born 1996)

Baseball player

Tucker Davidson

Davidson with the Norfolk Tides in 2024

Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1996-03-25) March 25, 1996 (age 28)
Amarillo, Texas, U.S.

Bats: Left

Throws: Left

MLB debut
September 26, 2020, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record| 4–10
Earned run average| 5.76
Strikeouts| 100
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams

* Atlanta Braves (2020–2022)
* Los Angeles Angels (2022–2023)
* Kansas City Royals (2023)
* Baltimore Orioles (2024)

Career highlights and awards

* World Series champion (2021)

Joseph Tucker Davidson (born March 25, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, and Baltimore Orioles. Davidson played college baseball at Midland College. He was drafted by the Braves in the 19th round of the 2016 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut with them in 2020.

## Amateur career

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Davidson attended Tascosa High School ('14) in Amarillo, Texas. There he played baseball (as a starting pitcher) and football (as a quarterback).[1][2]

Passed over in the baseball draft, he played college baseball at Midland College in Texas. For Midland in his sophomore year in 2016, Davidson was 6–2 with a 2.27 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 71.1 innings.[3] He was named All-Western Junior College Athletic Conference first team.[4][5]

## Professional career

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### Atlanta Braves

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#### Minor leagues

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Davidson was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 19th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball draft.[6] Davidson ended his collegiate baseball career to sign with the Braves organization, instead of joining the NC State Wolfpack baseball team as he had planned.[6][7]

Davidson made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast Braves, going 0–3 with a 1.52 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 29+2⁄3 innings in 11 games (one start).[8] He spent 2017 with the Single–A Rome Braves, pitching to a 5–4 record with two saves and a 2.60 ERA in 103+2⁄3 innings over 31 games (12 starts).[9]

He then played 2018 with the Florida Fire Frogs of the High–A Florida State League, compiling a 7–10 record and 4.18 ERA in 14 starts.[10] Davidson started 2019 with the Double–A Mississippi Braves and was named a Southern League All-Star, before being promoted to the Gwinnett Stripers of the Triple-A East with whom he had four starts.[11][12] Over 25 starts between both clubs, he went 8–7 with a 2.15 ERA in 25 starts, striking out 134 over 129+2⁄3 innings.[13][14]

#### Major leagues

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On November 19, 2019, the Braves added Davidson to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[15] Before the 2020 Minor League Baseball season was canceled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Davidson was scheduled to begin the year at Gwinnett.[16] Instead, he was named to the Atlanta Braves' 60-member player pool for the shortened 2020 Major League Baseball season.[17][18] Davidson was promoted to the major leagues for the first time from the team's alternate site on September 25, 2020.[19][20] Davidson faced the Boston Red Sox the next day and took the loss, yielding two earned runs and seven total, in 1+2⁄3 innings pitched, in his only game of the season.[21][22]

In 2021, in four starts for the Braves, Davidson was 0–0 with a 3.60 ERA in 20 innings. For Gwinnett, he was 2–2 in four starts with a 1.17 ERA in 23 innings in which he struck out 28 batters, giving up only 11 hits and 5 walks.[8] On June 24, 2021, Davidson was placed on the 60-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.[23]

On October 27, 2021, Davidson was added to the Braves' roster for the World Series against the Houston Astros after Charlie Morton suffered a fractured fibula.[24][25] On October 31, 2021, he was announced as the starter for Game 5.[26][27] Davidson pitched two innings, giving up four runs (two earned) and did not factor into the decision of the Braves’ eventual 9–5 loss.[28] The team would go on to win the World Series as they won the game with a score of 7–0 in Houston.

On April 7, 2022, it was announced that Davidson had made the Braves Opening Day roster for the first time in his career.[29] He pitched the first five innings of a shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 17 for his first career victory.[30][31]

### Los Angeles Angels

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On August 2, 2022, Davidson and Jesse Chavez were traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels for Raisel Iglesias.[32][33]

On April 2, 2023, Davidson earned his first career save, tossing four scoreless innings of relief against the Oakland Athletics.[34] In 18 games, he struggled to a 6.54 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 31+2⁄3 innings pitched. On July 27, Davidson was designated for assignment.[35]

### Kansas City Royals

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On August 1, 2023, the Kansas City Royals acquired Davidson from the Angels for cash considerations.[36] In 20 games, Davidson posted a 5.03 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 19+2⁄3 innings pitched.

### Baltimore Orioles

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On October 25, 2023, Davidson was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[37] On November 14, Davidson was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[38] In 32 games (17 starts) for Norfolk in 2024, he compiled a 5–11 record and 3.89 ERA with 104 strikeouts across 115+2⁄3 innings pitched. On September 28, 2024, the Orioles selected Davidson's contract. adding him to their active roster.[39] That day, he was the winning pitcher in his debut with the club after allowing four hits over 4+2⁄3 shutout innings out of the bullpen in a 9-2 away victory over the Minnesota Twins.[40] Davidson was designated for assignment by the Orioles the next day.[41] He cleared waivers and elected free agency on October 7.[42]

## References

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1. ^ Lahnert, Lance (August 25, 2013). "Tascosa Rebels QB Davidson confident team will find success". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
2. ^ "GAME INFORMATION" (PDF). Retrieved February 9, 2024.
3. ^ "Davidson named MC Alum of the Year". Midland Reporter Telegram. April 4, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
4. ^ "JC BASEBALL: Six Chaps picked for 1st team All-WJCAC". Midland Reporter-Telegram. May 20, 2016.
5. ^ LeRoy, Oscar (May 11, 2020). "Former MC pitcher Davidson on the rise in pro ball". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
6. ^ a b Korn, Wil (June 11, 2016). "PRO BASEBALL DRAFT: MC's Davidson leaning toward signing with Atlanta Braves". Midland Reporter-Telegram. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
7. ^ LeRoy, Oscar (May 11, 2020). "Former MC pitcher Davidson on the rise in pro ball". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
8. ^ a b "Tucker Davidson Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
9. ^ Sickels, John (March 26, 2018). "Don't overlook these prospects: National League East". Minor League Ball.
10. ^ Cooper, J. J. (February 13, 2018). "Better and better". Baseball America. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
11. ^ "Six Mississippi Braves named to Southern League All-Star team". Clarion Ledger. June 6, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
12. ^ "Four top prospects leave the M-Braves for Triple-A Gwinnett". Oxford Eagle. August 5, 2019. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
13. ^ Harris, Chris (September 5, 2019). "2019 Season in Review". MILB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
14. ^ Harris, Chris (July 1, 2020). "Atlanta Braves player pool has a real 2019 M-Braves feel". MILB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
15. ^ Gabriel Burns (November 19, 2019). "Braves protect Pache, 4 others from Rule 5 draft". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
16. ^ Dykstra, Sam (August 7, 2020). "Toolshed: Davidson keeping up his momentum". MILB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
17. ^ Bowman, Mark (June 28, 2020). "Braves set player pool; 4 spots remain". MLB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
18. ^ Battifarano, Andrew (July 6, 2020). "Prospects in the Braves' 2020 player pool". MILB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
19. ^ "Freeman's 2-run HR in 11th lifts Braves past Red Sox, 8-7". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
20. ^ Burns, Gabriel (September 25, 2020). "Braves' Tucker Davidson will make first MLB start Saturday". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
21. ^ Ladson, Bill (September 26, 2020). "Davidson, offense struggle to get going". MLB.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
22. ^ "Houck, Vazquez grand slam lead Red Sox to 8-2 rout of Braves". ESPN.com. Associated Press. September 26, 2020. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
23. ^ Burns, Gabriel (June 24, 2021). "Jesse Chavez starts for Braves on Thursday". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
24. ^ Bowman, Mark (October 27, 2021). "LHP Davidson replaces Morton on WS roster". MLB.com. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
25. ^ "Atlanta Braves fill Charlie Morton's roster spot with Tucker Davidson". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
26. ^ Bowman, Mark (October 31, 2021). "Eyeing title, Braves tab Davidson for Game 5". MLB.com. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
27. ^ "Atlanta Braves' Tucker Davidson to start Game 5 of World Series vs. Houston Astros". ESPN.com. October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
28. ^ Castrovince, Anthony (November 2, 2021). "Astros force Game 6: 'Got to keep fighting'". MLB.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
29. ^ "Braves announce 2022 opening-day roster". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. April 7, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
30. ^ "Tucker Davidson, Braves shut out Brewers". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
31. ^ Bowman, Mark (May 18, 2022). "Acuña displays 'dynamic' impact in return". MLB.com. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
32. ^ "Atlanta Braves beef up bullpen, acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Los Angeles Angels". ESPN.com. August 2, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
33. ^ Bowman, Mark (August 2, 2022). "Braves trade for Iglesias to bolster 'pen". MLB.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
34. ^ "Angels' Tucker Davidson: Earns four-inning save". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
35. ^ "Angels' Tucker Davidson: Pushed off 40-man roster". CBS Sports. RotoWire Staff. July 27, 2023.
36. ^ "Kansas City Royals acquire pitcher from Angels. Here's what he brings to the roster". Retrieved February 9, 2024.
37. ^ "Orioles' Tucker Davidson: Goes to Baltimore via waivers". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
38. ^ "Orioles Outright Terrin Vavra, Tucker Davidson". MLB Trade Rumors. November 14, 2023.
39. ^ "Orioles Select Tucker Davidson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
40. ^ Donnelly, Patrick. "Rivera hits 2 HRs and drives in 4 runs as the playoff-bound Orioles beat the Twins 9-2," The Associated Press (AP), Saturday, September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
41. ^ "Orioles Designate Tucker Davidson For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
42. ^ "Tucker Davidson Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 7, 2024.

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