David Washington

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|caption = Washington (left) with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017

|team = Free agent

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|position = First baseman / Outfielder

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|11|20}}

|birth_place = San Diego, California

|bats = Left

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = June 14

|debutyear = 2017

|debutteam = Baltimore Orioles

| statleague = MLB

| statyear = 2017 season

| stat1label = Batting average

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| stat3label = Home runs

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Baltimore Orioles ({{mlby|2017}})

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David Edward Washington (born November 20, 1990) is an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles.

Career

=St. Louis Cardinals=

Washington attended University City High School in San Diego, California and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 15th round of the 2009 MLB Draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/baseball/springfield-cardinals/2015/07/07/washington-eager-second-chance-cards/29846811/|title=Washington eager for his second chance with Cards|publisher=}} He played in the Cardinals organization until 2016.

Washington split the 2016 season between the Double–A Springfield Cardinals and Triple–A Memphis Redbirds, hitting .259/.359/.532 with 30 home runs and 77 RBI across 127 total games. He elected free agency following the season on November 7, 2016.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}

=Baltimore Orioles=

On November 22, 2016, Washington signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.{{cite web|url=http://www.masnsports.com/school-of-roch/2016/11/orioles-sign-david-washington-to-minor-league-deal.html|title=Orioles sign David Washington to minor league deal|first=Roch|last=Kubatko|publisher=}} On June 14, 2017, Washington was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' David Washington: Added to active roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-david-washington-added-to-active-roster/|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=14 June 2017 |language=en}} He made his MLB debut the same day, going hitless in a 10-6 Orioles win over the Chicago White Sox. In 3 games for Baltimore, he went 0–for–6 in limited action. On July 6, Washington was designated for assignment by the Orioles following the promotion of Johnny Giavotella.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' David Washington: DFA'd by Orioles|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-david-washington-dfad-by-orioles/|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=6 July 2017 |language=en}}

Washington cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on July 11.{{Cite web|title=Orioles' David Washington: Sent outright to Norfolk|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-david-washington-sent-outright-to-norfolk/|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=11 July 2017 |language=en}} In 103 games for Norfolk, Washington batted .264/.315/.478 with 18 home runs and 42 RBI. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.{{Cite news|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=June 20, 2023|newspaper=College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America|date=7 November 2017 |language=en |last1=Eddy |first1=Matt }}

=Long Island Ducks=

On February 13, 2018, Washington signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web|url=http://liducks.com/news/current/?article_id=1650|title=2017 Big Leaguer Signs with Ducks|work=Long Island Ducks|access-date=February 13, 2018}} He re-signed with the team for the 2019 season, and became a free agent following the season.

=Milwaukee Milkmen=

On February 3, 2020, Washington signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association. He played in 60 games for the team, hitting .245/.298/.435 with 8 home runs and 34 RBI. Washington won the American Association championship with the Milkmen in 2020.{{Cite web|title=Milkmen Bring Home the Championship For Milwaukee|url=https://www.milwaukeemag.com/milkmen-bring-home-the-championship-for-milwaukee/|access-date=2023-04-08|website=milwaukeemag.com|date=18 September 2020 |language=en}}

On March 22, 2021, Washington re-signed with the Milkmen.{{cite web | url=https://www.americanassociationbaseball.com/transactions/2021-transactions/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125075602/https://www.americanassociationbaseball.com/transactions/2021-transactions/ | url-status=usurped | archive-date=January 25, 2021 | title=American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions }} He appeared in 62 games for Milwaukee in 2021, slashing .325/.402/.628 with 17 home runs, 61 RBI, and eight stolen bases.

=Winnipeg Goldeyes=

On January 6, 2022, Washington was traded to the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association in exchange for RHP Tyler Smith and a player to be named later.{{Cite tweet|user=MKEMilkmen|number=1479125888260259847|title=🚨TRADE ALERT🚨 We executed a trade with @Wpg_Goldeyes. We have acquired Tyler Smith & a player to be named later for David Washington. A huge thank you to Wash for your time in MKE, we wish you the best with WPG! Welcome Tyler Smith!|date=6 January 2022|language=en|access-date=6 January 2022}} In 99 games for Winnipeg, Washington hit .273/.365/.564 with 30 home runs, 80 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.

=Gastonia Honey Hunters=

On July 11, 2023, Washington signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball }} In 62 games for Gastonia, he hit .261/.361/.601 with 22 home runs and 51 RBI. Washington would become a free agent at the end of the season.

=Dorados de Chihuahua=

On April 27, 2024, Washington signed with the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 27 de abril de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-27-de-abril-de-2024|access-date=April 29, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}} He played in only one game for the Dorados, going 0–for–4 with four strikeouts. On April 30, Washington was released by Chihuahua.{{Cite web|title=David Washington Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News|url=https://www.milb.com/player/david-washington-572241|access-date=May 3, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}

=York Revolution=

On May 3, 2024, Washington signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=May 3, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} In 50 games for York, Washington batted .298/.362/.693 with 23 home runs and 60 RBI.

=Saraperos de Saltillo=

On July 1, 2024, Washington's contract was purchased by the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=July 3, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} He went 2–for–11 (.182) with one RBI across three games. Washington was released by Saltillo on July 5.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 5 de julio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-5-de-julio-de-2024|access-date=July 6, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}

=York Revolution (second stint)=

On July 16, 2024, Washington signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://baseball.pointstreak.com/transactions.html?leagueid=174&seasonid=33927|access-date=July 16, 2024|website=baseball.pointstreak.com|language=en}} With York, Washington won the Atlantic League championship.{{Cite web|title=Revs Are Champs! Rhino Named MVP After Walk-off Heroics|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/revs-are-champs-rhino-named-mvp-after-walk-off-heroics/n-6151951|access-date=September 29, 2024|website=oursportscentral.com|language=en}} He became a free agent following the season.