David Davidson (baseball)
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David Lawrence Davidson is a pitcher
with the Edmonton Capitals
of the North American League
.
Davidson was drafted by the Pirates in the 10th round of the 2002 draft. He has played in the Pirates organization ever since and has made it all the way to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
. He is known as a strikeout
pitcher as he has recorded over 1 strikeout per inning in his career.
On September 3, 2007 the Pirates called him up. He made his debut on September 6 and gave up 3 earned runs in 1 inning
.
Davidson played in the 2008 Summer Olympics
, as a member of Canada's national team. He played for Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic
Davidson was claimed off waivers by the Florida Marlins
on April 24, 2009. After a brief stint, he was again claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles
who immediately optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. However, a shoulder injury was discovered, voiding the waiver claim, and he was sent back to Florida. On October 9, 2009, Davidson was released by the Marlins http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_baseball_marlins/2009/10/florida-marlins-more-coaching-staff-vacancies.html.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
with the Edmonton Capitals
Edmonton Capitals
The Edmonton Capitals are a professional baseball team based in Edmonton, Alberta. Known originally as the Edmonton Cracker-Cats, they began play in the Northern League in 2005 before switching to the Golden Baseball League in 2008. The team was sold to Daryl Katz in 2009, after which the team was...
of the North American League
North American League
The North American League is an independent baseball league that began play in the 2011 season...
.
Davidson was drafted by the Pirates in the 10th round of the 2002 draft. He has played in the Pirates organization ever since and has made it all the way to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
. He is known as a strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
pitcher as he has recorded over 1 strikeout per inning in his career.
On September 3, 2007 the Pirates called him up. He made his debut on September 6 and gave up 3 earned runs in 1 inning
Inning
Inning is a municipality in the district of Erding in Bavaria in Germany....
.
Davidson played in the 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
, as a member of Canada's national team. He played for Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic
2009 World Baseball Classic
The 2009 World Baseball Classic was an international baseball competition. It is the only international baseball tournament to feature a large number of players from the major leagues of North America and Asia. It began on March 5, 2009, and finished March 23, 2009.Japan emerged victorious for the...
Davidson was claimed off waivers by the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
on April 24, 2009. After a brief stint, he was again claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
who immediately optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. However, a shoulder injury was discovered, voiding the waiver claim, and he was sent back to Florida. On October 9, 2009, Davidson was released by the Marlins http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_baseball_marlins/2009/10/florida-marlins-more-coaching-staff-vacancies.html.