Daniel Davidson Explained

Daniel Gerome Davidson (born January 8, 1981) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Davidson is 6 ft 4in tall and weighs 225 lbs.^[1]

Career

Davidson was selected by the Anaheim Angels in the 13th Round (390th overall) of the 2003 Major League Baseball draft after playing college baseball for Florida State University and Gulf Coast Community College. He was previously drafted by the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins in 1999 and 2000 respectively but didn't sign with either team.^[2]

Davidson made his major league debut against the Twins on April 19,, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, pitching one inning and giving up one walk.^[3] On April 26, 2009, Davidson was designated for assignment.^[4] He is now a middle school teacher in his hometown of Panama City, FL.

Education

While playing college baseball, Davidson obtained a degree in Teaching as well as gaining experience in baseball coaching.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Daniel Davidson 2009 Pitching Gamelogs - Baseball-Reference.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090430094116/http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.cgi?t=p&year=2009&n1=davidda02. 2009-04-30.
2. Web site: Major Leaguers - the Baseball Cube.
3. Web site: Dan Davidson . 2009-04-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090424003429/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&ID=5847 . 2009-04-24 . dead .
4. Web site: Angels might be able to find pitching help. Baxter. Kevin. April 26, 2009. Los Angeles Times. 2009-04-28.
5. Web site: FLORIDA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Baseball . 2009-04-23 . 2009-04-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090430090430/http://seminoles.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/mtt/davidson_daniel00.html . dead .