Story and Photos by Rusty Ellis
Cookeville Senior Jayden Davis inked his national letter of intent for Samford on Wednesday, as he will continue his baseball career for the Bulldogs.
The shortstop is coming off of a junior campaign that saw him hit .625 for the Cavaliers with 10 home runs and 44 runs batted in. Even more impressive was his plate-discipline, as he walked 15 times all season compared to just five strikeouts.
“It’s nice, it’s good to know that all the hard work has paid off,” Davis said. “I’m excited to get there. I’m excited to see what college brings to me…I’m happy.”
When it came down to his choice of Samford, Davis says it was a mix of the program along with the school’s pedigree in the classroom.
“I like the coaches and everything,” Davis said. “The academics, the baseball…It’s just where I wanted to go. It was a good fit for me.”
His head coach agreed with the choice as well.
“He was recruited by almost all SEC schools and in an era of players signing with universities due to ego, Jayden made the smart choice,” said CHS head coach Butch Chaffin. “Samford is not only getting a great player, but also a great person. He will thrive there under some great coaching. I am honored to have played a tiny role in his development.”
Davis will lead the Cavaliers in a defense of their district crown when they take the field this Spring.
