Chase Davis

Chase Davis (born December 5, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

Chase Davis
St. Louis Cardinals
Outfielder
Born: (2001-12-05) December 5, 2001 (age 23) Elk Grove, California, U.S.
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Early life and amateur career

Davis grew up in Elk Grove, California, and attended Franklin High School.^[1] He was rated the best collegiate recruit in the state of California and committed to play college baseball at the University of Arizona.^[2] Davis's senior season was canceled due to COVID-19.^[3]

Davis played in 27 games with one start during his freshman season in 2021 with the Arizona Wildcats and hit for a .233 average in 30 at-bats with five runs scored, three doubles, one triple, and four RBIs.^[4][5] After the season, he played in the Northwoods League with the La Crosse Loggers.^[6] Davis started 62 of Arizona's 63 games in the outfield as a sophomore in 2022 and hit .289 with 56 runs scored, 13 doubles, 18 home runs, and 54 RBIs.^[7][8] After the season, Davis played collegiate summer baseball for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.^[9][10] He also played for the United States collegiate national team.^[11] Davis was named to the watchlist for the Golden Spikes Award due to a strong performance at the beginning of his junior season.^[12][13] Over 57 games for Arizona in 2023, Davis hit .362 with 21 home runs and 74 RBIs.^[14]

Professional career

Davis was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round, with the 21st overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.^[15] On July 15, 2023, Davis signed with the Cardinals for an above slot deal worth $6.3 million.^[16]

Davis made his professional debut after signing with the Palm Beach Cardinals, hitting .212 with 23 RBIs over 34 games.^[17] Davis opened the 2024 season with Palm Beach and was promoted to the Peoria Chiefs and the Springfield Cardinals during the season.^[18] In June, he was named the Cardinals Minor League Player of the Month.^[19] He ended the season batting .252 with 12 home runs, seventy RBIs, and 29 doubles over 112 games between the three clubs.^[20] He was assigned to Springfield to open the 2025 season.^[21]