Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball shortstop |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Cordele, Georgia, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Davis Taylor Walls
Walls delivered a run-scoring bunt single during a Rays playoff game against the Yankees, which Tampa Bay won 6-1. The play was cited as an example of the Rays' bunting strategy, and Walls had 11 bunt hits in 19 attempts during the 2026 season.
The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the 2026 American League East division title with a 6-1 win over the New York Yankees. Walls, the Rays' starting shortstop, was among the players celebrating the division crown and the team earned a first-round playoff bye.
The Rays activated Walls from the 10-day injured list after a hip issue had sidelined him for a stretch of September. He later missed some games before returning to the lineup for the late-season push.
Walls and the Rays agreed to a one-year contract for 2025 that avoided an arbitration hearing, with a salary of $1.35 million. The deal also included a $2.45 million club option for the 2026 season, which Tampa Bay later exercised.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Davis Taylor Walls is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman who plays for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball. He made his MLB debut in 2021 and goes by Taylor. He was part of the Rays team that clinched the 2026 American League East division title. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
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| Weight | 185 lb |
| Bats | Switch |
| Throws | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Crisp County High School, Cordele, Georgia |
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| College | Florida State University |
Personal Life
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| Pets | Golden retriever named Maverick |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Hallie |
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Family
| Son | Has a son |
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Career
| Draft | Selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 3rd round (79th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft | ||||||||||
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| MLB Debut | 22/05/2021, Tampa Bay Rays | ||||||||||
| Current Team | Tampa Bay Rays | ||||||||||
| Uniform Number | 6 | ||||||||||
| Position | Shortstop, second baseman, third baseman | ||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Walls is one of five Florida State alumni to have played for the Tampa Bay Rays. | |
| 2. He is a switch hitter who bats from both sides of the plate. | |
| 3. Davis is a family name, and several generations of men in his family have shared it. | |
| 4. He was among the Rays' leaders in bunt hits during the 2026 season. |
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