Tyler Davis: The call-up NOBODY saw coming

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien · May 28, 2026 · 20m

Tyler Davis joins the podcast to reflect on the winding path that finally led him to the major leagues at 27 years old. Davis revisits his days as a two-way standout at Sam Houston State, where he posted a 1.112 OPS in his senior season, and shares the frustration of going undrafted despite putting up huge offensive numbers. He also looks back on life in independent baseball with the Oakland Ballers and the moment everything changed when the White Sox signed him and gave him another opportunity to keep chasing the dream.

Davis also shares stories from his rise through the White Sox system…