Ben Davis
Ben Davis is a former professional baseball player who was a first-round pick in the 1995 MLB draft.
Baseball Player
March 10, 1977
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Ben Davis, a former professional baseball player, is known for his career as a catcher in Major League Baseball. He was selected as a first-round pick, second overall, by the San Diego Padres in the 1995 MLB draft. Davis went on to play for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox, making his MLB debut in 1998 and playing for a total of seven seasons. He gained recognition for breaking up Curt Schilling’s perfect game in the eighth inning with a bunt single. Since retiring from baseball, Davis has stayed involved in the sport and is often remembered for his notable bunt.