Blake Davis

Blake Jonathan Davis (born December 22, 1983) is an American former professional baseball infielder and outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles in 2011.

Early life

High school Davis attended Fountain Valley High School in Fountain Valley, California. Competing in the vaunted California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), he primarily played shortstop and led the school in hits and assists.

As a senior, Davis earned first-team All-Sunset League, second-team All-Orange County, and second-team All-CIF honors. That year, he batted .376, while posting 14 stolen bases, in helping the Barons to the league title and the CIF quarterfinals. Davis had already achieved a first-team all-league and second-team all-county pick as a junior, when he hit .459 and set single-season school records for hits (45) and assists (83).

College Davis played college baseball for California State University, Fullerton. In 2003 (his freshman year), he was granted a redshirt season. While playing with the US National team, he started 16 games (playing in 20 games overall), hit .275, with two triples, and four RBI. He had two stolen bases (on four attempts). Davis also led the team in assists with 58.

In 2006, Davis played in 64 games, while hitting .351 on the year. He had 15 stolen bases (in 22 attempts), 13 doubles, 5 triples, and his collegiate career-high 5 home runs. Davis also had 39 RBI on the year.

Professional baseball Baltimore Orioles Minor leagues Davis was drafted in the 4th round (115th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft by the Baltimore Orioles, becoming Cal State Fullerton's highest MLB draft choice that year.

Although Davis had played shortstop almost his entire career, he was moved to right field for the 2011 season with Triple-A Norfolk and played about 70% of the time at that position.

Major leagues On June 18, 2011, Davis got his chance when he was called up to the major leagues, to replace Ryan Adams.

Long Island Davis signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball for the 2015 season. He became a free agent after the season.

Personal life Davis’ parents are Samuel and Cynthia Davis; he has one older brother (Bryan) and one older sister (Crissy). Blake Davis majored in Communications while at Cal State Fullerton. He has two different colored eyes. Davis lists God as his greatest influence in life. Davis married his high school sweetheart, Rayanne Bearden, on November 13, 2010.