Summary
Jaylin Davis, a former professional baseball outfielder, announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 31. He played parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) and shared his gratitude for the experiences and friendships he encountered during his career.
Key Facts
- Jaylin Davis was drafted in the 24th round by the Minnesota Twins in 2015.
- He made his MLB debut on September 4, 2019, with the San Francisco Giants.
- In his first MLB season, Davis had a batting average of .167 in 17 games.
- Davis played four games in the shortened 2020 MLB season.
- He had knee and hamstring injuries that limited his playtime in 2021.
- The Giants designated him for assignment in 2022, and the Red Sox then acquired him.
- Davis chose free agency after the 2022 season and joined the Mets' spring training in 2023.
- He finished his professional career with two seasons in independent baseball leagues.
