Jonathan Davis (baseball) facts for kids
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Davis with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2023
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: May 12, 1992 Camden, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| September 5, 2018, for the Toronto Blue Jays | |||
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| July 4, 2023, for the Miami Marlins | |||
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| Batting average | .198 | ||
| Home runs | 6 | ||
| Runs batted in | 30 | ||
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Jonathan Rayshad Davis (born May 12, 1992) is an American former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Jonathan played for teams like the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Miami Marlins.
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Early Life and College Baseball
Jonathan Davis grew up in Camden, Arkansas. He went to Camden Fairview High School. In his last year of high school, he was a great hitter. He had a .419 batting average and stole 19 bases.
After high school, Jonathan played college baseball. He went to the University of Central Arkansas. He played for the Central Arkansas Bears for three seasons.
- As a freshman, he hit .350 with 5 home runs. He also had 30 runs batted in (RBI) and 21 stolen bases.
- In his second year, he hit .333 with 29 RBI and 17 stolen bases.
- In his final year, he hit .268 with 3 home runs, 49 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.
Professional Baseball Career
Playing for the Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays picked Jonathan Davis in the 15th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He started playing for their minor league teams.
- In 2013, he played for the Bluefield Blue Jays.
- In 2014, injuries limited him to only 28 games.
- In 2015, he started with the Lansing Lugnuts and then moved to the Dunedin Blue Jays.
- The 2016 season was a strong one for Jonathan. He played for Dunedin and hit 14 home runs. He also had 54 RBI and stole 33 bases.
- During the off-season, he played in the Puerto Rican Winter League.
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In 2017, Jonathan played for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He hit 10 home runs and stole 20 bases. He also played in the Arizona Fall League and helped his team win the championship.
Jonathan started the 2018 season with the Fisher Cats again. On June 26, he made history by hitting the first cycle for the team. This means he hit a single, double, triple, and home run in the same game. Later that year, he moved up to the Buffalo Bisons.
On September 4, 2018, Jonathan was called up to the Toronto Blue Jays. This was his first time playing in Major League Baseball. He got his first MLB hit on September 12.
In 2019, Jonathan started in Buffalo but was called up to the Blue Jays on May 10. He hit his first major league home run on May 27. He played in 37 games that season.
During the 2020 season, Jonathan made an amazing catch. It was considered one of the best catches of the year. He played in 13 games for the Blue Jays that year. On July 30, 2021, the Blue Jays decided to let him go.
Playing for the New York Yankees
On August 3, 2021, the New York Yankees picked up Jonathan. He scored his first run for the Yankees on August 10. However, on September 9, the Yankees also decided to let him go. He became a free agent after the season.
Playing for the Milwaukee Brewers
On November 18, 2021, Jonathan signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. He started the 2022 season with the Nashville Sounds. He played well, hitting .294 with 4 home runs and 14 stolen bases.
On June 18, 2022, Jonathan was called up to the Brewers' main team. He played in 37 games for Milwaukee. On September 26, he was sent back to the minor leagues. He chose to become a free agent again on October 6.
Playing for the Detroit Tigers
On January 30, 2023, Jonathan signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. He played for the Toledo Mud Hens, their Triple-A team. He hit 5 home runs and had 20 RBI in 36 games.
Playing for the Miami Marlins
On May 22, 2023, Jonathan was traded to the Miami Marlins. The next day, he joined the Marlins' major league team. He played in 34 games for them.
On July 4, 2023, Jonathan hurt his right knee during a game. He had surgery on July 6. His manager said he would miss several months, which likely ended his season. After the season, on October 31, he was sent back to the minor leagues. However, Jonathan chose to become a free agent on November 3.
On January 8, 2024, Jonathan signed another minor league contract with the Marlins. He played 73 games for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. He was released by the Marlins on August 2, 2024.
Coaching Career
Before the 2025 baseball season, Jonathan Davis started a new role. He became an assistant hitting coach for the Dunedin Blue Jays. This team is a minor league affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.
