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His promotion to the majors came in August 2013, after an injury left the Diamondbacks in need of talent. In his 31 games, Davidson batted .237 and continued to display his power with nine extra base hits and an OPS nearing 800. But Davidson’s story took a turn when he was traded to the White Sox, where his battle for consistency would prove challenging.
Struggles at the Big League Level
The subsequent seasons in Chicago revealed Davidson’s power potential yet simultaneously exposed significant flaws in his game. Although he hit 20-plus home runs in consecutive years, his batting average hovered below the Mendoza Line, and he led all of baseball in strikeouts during the 2017 season. After 241 games, 46 home runs, and 130 RBIs, Davidson was non-tendered and became a free agent.