David Davidson (baseball)


David Lawrence Davidson is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Florida Marlins.

Career

Davidson was drafted by the Pirates in the 10th round of the 2002 Major League Baseball draft. On September 3, 2007 the Pirates called him up. He made his debut on September 6 and gave up 3 earned runs in 1 inning.
Davidson played in the 2008 Summer Olympics, as a member of Canada's national team. He played for Canada in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.
Davidson was claimed off waivers by the Florida Marlins on April 24, 2009. He was called up on May 21, and designated for assignment two days later. On May 28, Davidson was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles and immediately optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. However, a shoulder injury was discovered, voiding the waiver claim, and he was sent back to Florida. On October 9, 2009, Davidson was released by the Marlins. He last played in 2011 with the Edmonton Capitals of the North American League.