Pirates Sign Catcher Henry Davis, First Overall Selection In The 2021 MLB Draft
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH / DENVER (KDKA) -- Catcher Henry Davis, the first overall pick in the MLB Draft, was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday morning.
As a sophomore at the University of Louisville, Davis hit .370 with 15 career home-runs and 48 RBI in 50 games.
He has also received All-American honors from both Baseball America and the American Baseball Coaches Association.
He was originally a four-year letterman for at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, New York.
Davis will start playing pro at the Florida Complex League.
