Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles first baseman and former Texas Rangers first baseman, has retired, it was announced today. Davis, 35, has not played this season due to injuries.
Davis, a Longview native, was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 5th round of the 2006 draft out of Navarro College in Corsicana. After a slow start as a professional he tore up the minor leagues in the second half of 2007, then beat up AA and AAA pitching in the first half of 2008. That earned him a call up to the majors, and he slashed .