Davis grew up inElk Grove, California and attendedFranklin High School.[1] He was rated the best collegiate recruit in the state of California and committed to play college baseball at Arizona.[2] Davis's senior season was canceled due toCOVID-19.[3]
Davis starred as a little leaguer forLaguna Youth Baseball (aCal Ripken sponsored league) where he was a member of the leagues All Star teams from age 8 to 12. On those teams, Davis was a significant contributor to those teams winning state titles in the 9U, 11U and 12U divisions as well as regional runners up at 9U and 12U and regional champions at the 11U age group.
Davis played in 27 games with one start during his freshman season with the Arizona Wildcats and hit for a .233 average in 30 at-bats with five runs scored, three doubles, one triple, and four RBIs.[4][5] He started 62 of Arizona's 63 games in the outfield as a sophomore and hit .289 with 56 runs scored, 13 doubles, 18 home runs, and 54 RBIs.[6][7] After the season, Davis playedcollegiate summer baseball for theWareham Gatemen of theCape Cod Baseball League.[8][9] He also played for theUnited States collegiate national team.[10] Davis was named to the watchlist for theGolden Spikes Award due to a strong performance at the beginning of his junior season.[11][12]
Davis was selected by theSt. Louis Cardinals in the first round, with the 21st overall selection, of the2023 Major League Baseball draft.[13] On July 15, 2023, Davis signed with the Cardinals for an above slot deal worth $6.3 million.[14]
