Matt Davidson

Baseball player and designated hitter

Matt Davidson - Baseball player and designated hitter
Born

March 26th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Started professional career in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2013. Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, and other teams. Notable for power hitting, especially during time with the White Sox. Recorded a significant number of home runs, contributing to the team's offensive efforts.

Played for the Arizona Diamondbacks

Played for the Chicago White Sox

Hit multiple home runs in a single game

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