Wade Davis is a former professional baseball player who played as a relief pitcher for various teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on September 7, 1985, in Lake Wales, Florida, and attended Lake Wales High School. Davis was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the third round of the 2004 MLB draft.
Davis made his MLB debut in 2009 with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he played for four seasons. He was primarily used as a starting pitcher during his time with the Rays, but he struggled with consistency and was eventually moved to the bullpen. In 2012, Davis was traded to the Kansas City Royals, where he found success as a relief pitcher.
During his time with the Royals, Davis became one of the most dominant relievers in the game. He was a key member of the team's bullpen during their run to the World Series in 2014 and their championship season in 2015. Davis was named an All-Star in both of those seasons and finished in the top 10 in Cy Young Award voting in 2014 and 2015.
In 2016, Davis was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he played for one season. He was then traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2017, where he continued to pitch at a high level. Davis was named an All-Star for the third time in his career in 2018.
Davis struggled with injuries and inconsistency in his final few seasons in the league. He played for the Rockies through the 2020 season before becoming a free agent. Davis announced his retirement from baseball on April 1, 2021, after 11 seasons in the MLB.
Throughout his career, Davis was known for his dominant fastball and devastating curveball. He finished his career with a 63-52 record, 3.81 ERA, and 139 saves. Davis was a three-time All-Star, a World Series champion, and one of the most dominant relievers of his era.
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