Henry Davis, a highly skilled American professional baseball catcher, has found his place in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. This exceptional talent was carefully selected as the first overall pick by the Pirates in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.
Early life
Henry was born on September 21, 1999, in Bedford, New York to parents Christopher and Andrea Davis. He grew up with his two siblings, sisters Olivia and Morgan. Henry has always been interested in baseball and has received a lot of inspiration and motivation from his parents and he is currently 21 years old. It is known that Henry attended Fox Lane High School in Bedford, New York, and graduated in 2017. He then enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he continued college baseball with the team and majored in sports administration. He did not continue his senior year of college, instead moving on to the 2021 MLB draft.
Henry Davis Career
Henry started playing baseball in high school, where he has maintained great form through the years, and in his senior year, he also became the Perfect Game New Yorker’s Player of the Year and received All-State and Section 1 Player of Year honors. He then continued college baseball at the University of Louisville and helped the team win several games in its freshman season. He also played in the Cape Cod Baseball League with the Bourne Braves team in 2019.
He maintained his form in his sophomore year despite the season being canceled due to covid19, and in his junior year, in 2021, he played in 50 matches and hit 15 home runs, making him the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team. Davis also received the All-American honor. In the recent MLB draft of 2021, Henry went as a prospect and did not participate in college baseball’s senior season. He was selected as a catcher by the Pittsburgh Pirates and became the No. 1 in Louisville baseball history.
Henry Davis social media
Henry has an Instagram account with 20.5k followers but is not very active and has only published 33 posts so far mostly related to his baseball career. Since 2014 he also has a Twitter account where he currently has more than 4900 followers.
Henry Davis biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Henry Davis |
| date of birth | September 21, 1999 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 23 years |
| place of birth | Bedford, NY, USA |
| nationality | American |
| job | college baseball player |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 6′ 2” – in centimeters – 187 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 95 kg – in pounds – 210 pounds |
| bats | To the right |
| throws | To the right |
| Hair color | Blond |
| eye color | Brown |
| body type | Sporty |
Henry Davis family | |
| father | Christopher Davis |
| mother | Andrea Davis |
| sister | One (Olivia) |
| Brothers | one (Morgan) |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Fox Lane Grammar School |
| University | University of Louisville |
relationship status | |
| marital status | single |
| affair | Yes |
| Who is Henry Davis’ girlfriend? | Sofia Taranis |
favorite things | |
| hobbies | Listen to music, shoot guns, and travel |
| favorite movie | The pursuit of happiness |
| favorite athlete | Derek Jeter |
| favorite team | New York Yankees |
Personal life
Henry Davis is in a committed relationship with Sofia Taranis since 2020. Sofia, a talented cheerleader, graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance. They are now engaged, as per Henry’s Instagram post.
Henry Davis net worth
Henry has only recently started his professional baseball career and has not earned a steady income from college baseball. He has signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and will now earn money as a pro. His net worth is currently estimated to be around $600,000 including that of his family.
Facts About Henry Davis
- He is being considered for the 2021 Golden Spikes Awards and is a semi-finalist among the potential recipients.
- Henry was also a finalist for the 2021 Buster Posey Award, which recognizes college baseball’s top catcher.
- He takes inspiration from athlete Derek Jeter and plays with jersey number 32.
Final Thoughts
Henry is a young and dedicated athlete who works hard to achieve his dreams. He always wanted to play baseball and now his dream has come true. His efforts have gotten him to where he is today and he is very grateful for the support and efforts of everyone who has encouraged him along the way. With new beginnings, we wish him the best of luck for the future.