David Dahl is a native American professional Major League Baseball player who played for the Colorado Rockies as an outfielder. Colorado was directly selected out of high school by Dahl in the 2012 MLB Draft in the first round. David also played for the United States-18 baseball team representing the 2011 Pan American Games.
Initially, he played as a shortstop during his high school days. Besides, he is also a member of the United States team, winning the gold medal. Dahl made his debut in the major leagues on July 25, 2016, in a game against Baltimore Orioles.
The Rockies outfielder David Martin Dahl was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on April 1, 1994, with American nationality and white ethnicity. Besides his baseball popularity, he is also a happily married man and is currently living with his wife Jacquelyn Davis on November 12, 2018.
The 28-year-old Rockies player was the 11th highest-paid player on his team, with a salary of around $3 million per annum. Moreover, Nolan Arenado was the highest-paid Rockies player with $35 million, followed by Charlie Blackmon, earning $21 million per year.
Salary Details:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2016 | Colorado Rockies | $507,500 |
| 2017 | Colorado Rockies | $316,872 |
| 2017 | Colorado Rockies | $2,600,000 |
| 2018 | Colorado Rockies | $452,421 |
| 2019 | Colorado Rockies | $560,000 |
| 2020 | Colorado Rockies | $3,000,000 |
With such an impressive annual income, David's net worth is estimated to be beyond $5 million at the current date. So far, he has earned a total sum of $8,053,460 in estimated five MLB seasons.
David signed his first contract with the Colorado team in 2012, worth $2.6 million. Besides, the agreement included a guaranteed sum of $2.6 million. Later, the Rockies extended his contract for a year worth $537,000 in 2017.
In 2018, the contract was extended for a year, around $550,000. In 2019, David signed a $560,000; after the end of the 2024 season, and he will be left as a free agent.
The Rockies famous outfielder David Dahl recently celebrated his first marriage anniversary in November. He walked down the aisle with his fiancee Jacquelyn Davis on November 12, 2018. The wedding ceremony was held on Friday at La Jolla, California, and was attended by his family and friends.
David and his wife Jacquelyn's wedding photo SOURCE: Instagram@ddahl21 Well, his teammate Charlie married his sweetheart Ashley Cook the next day in Highlands, California. Moreover, another teammate Trevor Story married his high school sweetheart Mallie Crow in Grapevine, Texas, in the same month.
David and his girlfriend turned wife might have started dating each other in late 2015 as they posted their first photo on their social media on November 16, 2015. After that, they were spotted at public events and on social media several times.
The couple doesn't hesitate to share their love life in the media as they share frequent posts regarding their relationship.
David proposing to his girlfriend Jacquelyn SOURCE: Instagram@ddahl21 David officially proposed to his girlfriend with a diamond ring on July 11, 2017, by bending down on his knees, and he remembers the moment saying," I locked down her for my life on 7-11-17." In September 2020, The duo shared about expecting their first child together. In February 2021, the family extended to three with the birth of a daughter, Parker Raye Dahl.
Jacquelyn Davis, the beautiful wife of the famous Rockies outfielder, is in the sports business. Jacquelyn was born on December 20, 1991, in the United States. Davis is the founder of 1UP Sports Marketing in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is the sports marketing agent for athletes and brands.
Davis with her father during her childhood days SOURCE: Instagram@jacquelynkdahl Before this, she was the Director of Marketing of the Select Sports Group, working from 2015-2018. Moreover, she also worked for the San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, FOX Sports San Diego, and many other teams.
Jacquelyn with her mother SOURCE: Instagram@jacquelynkdahl Talking about her educational qualifications, she completed her graduation from the University of California in San Diego. Moreover, she is the winner of the 2010 Scholar-Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award. She is also an active social media user, and it appears that she lives an extraordinary life, as her pictures suggest.
Like some professional athletes, David is very passionate about animals as he has a pet dog. Besides, his wife shares the same emotion towards dogs and has a dog named George. Well, most of their social media posts are seen with their dogs.
David and his wife with their dog SOURCE: Instagram@ddahl21 In addition to their affection towards animals. David and his wife participate in charity shows and helps raise funds for various causes. As per the reports, Jacqueline recently visited Boston for a charity event.
The 6 feet 1-inch tall baseball outfielder completed his high school education at the Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Dahl played baseball for his high school team in the position of shortstop.
Later, he committed to play for the Auburn University's team Auburn Tigers but didn't sign with them.
David's MLB journey started after he was drafted by the Rockies in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. In the initial phase, he played in the minor leagues until he made his debut on July 25, 2016. During his minor league career, Baseball American ranked him the 2nd best prospect in 2013.
Moreover, he was also named the Pioneer League's most valuable player. He played for Asheville Tourists, Modesto Nuts, New Britain Rock Cats, and many other teams. Currently, the Rockies team is managed by Bud Black.
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