David Washington

American baseball player (born 1990)

David Washington
Washington (left) with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017
Free agent
First baseman / Outfielder
Born: (1990-11-20) November 20, 1990 (age 33) San Diego, California
Bats: Left Throws: Left
MLB debut
June 14, 2017, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics (through 2017 season)
Batting average	.000
Home runs	0
Runs batted in	0

Teams
Baltimore Orioles (2017)

David Edward Washington (born November 20, 1990) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.

Career

St. Louis Cardinals

Washington attended University City High School in San Diego, California and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 15th round of the 2009 MLB Draft.^[1] He played in the Cardinals organization until 2016.

Baltimore Orioles

On November 22, 2016, Washington signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.^[2] On June 14, 2017, Washington was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.^[3] He made his MLB debut the same day, going hitless in a 10-6 Orioles win over the Chicago White Sox. In 3 games for Baltimore, he went 0–for–6 in limited action. On July 6, Washington was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the promotion of Johnny Giavotella.^[4]

Washington cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on July 11.^[5] In 103 games for Norfolk, Washington batted .264/.315/.478 with 18 home runs and 42 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.^[6]

Long Island Ducks

On February 13, 2018, Washington signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[7] He re-signed with the team for the 2019 season, and became a free agent following the season.

Milwaukee Milkmen

On February 3, 2020, Washington signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association. He played in 60 games for the team, hitting .245/.298/.435 with 8 home runs and 34 RBI. Washington won the American Association championship with the Milkmen in 2020.^[8]

On March 22, 2021, Washington re-signed with the Milkmen.^[9]

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On January 6, 2022, Washington was traded to the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association in exchange for RHP Tyler Smith and a player to be named later.^[10] In 99 games for Winnipeg, Washington hit .273/.365/.564 with 30 home runs, 80 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On July 11, 2023, Washington signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[11] Washington would become a free agent at the end of the season.

References

^ "Washington eager for his second chance with Cards".
^ Kubatko, Roch. "Orioles sign David Washington to minor league deal".
^ "Orioles' David Washington: Added to active roster". cbssports.com. 14 June 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
^ "Orioles' David Washington: DFA'd by Orioles". cbssports.com. 6 July 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
^ "Orioles' David Washington: Sent outright to Norfolk". cbssports.com. 11 July 2017. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
^ Eddy, Matt (7 November 2017). "Minor League Free Agents 2017". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
^ "2017 Big Leaguer Signs with Ducks". Long Island Ducks. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
^ "Milkmen Bring Home the Championship For Milwaukee". milwaukeemag.com. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
^ @MKEMilkmen (January 6, 2022). "🚨TRADE ALERT🚨 We executed a trade with @Wpg_Goldeyes. We have acquired Tyler Smith & a player to be named later for David Washington. A huge thank you to Wash for your time in MKE, we wish you the best with WPG! Welcome Tyler Smith!" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 January 2022 – via Twitter.
^ https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/