David Edward Washington (born November 20, 1990) is an American

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and

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for the York Revolution of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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Career

St. Louis Cardinals

Washington attended University City High School in

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and was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 15th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He played in the Cardinals organization until 2016.

Baltimore Orioles

On November 22, 2016, Washington signed a minor league contract with the

organization. On June 14, 2017, Washington was selected to the

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and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut the same day, going hitless in a 10-6 Orioles win over the

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. 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

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. Washington cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on July 11. 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.

Long Island Ducks

On February 13, 2018, Washington signed with the

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of the

. 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

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. 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. On March 22, 2021, Washington re-signed with the Milkmen.

Winnipeg Goldeyes

On January 6, 2022, Washington was traded to the

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of the

in exchange for RHP Tyler Smith and a player to be named later. 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

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of the

. 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

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of the Mexican League. He played in only one game for the Dorados, going 0–for–4 with four strikeouts. On April 30, Washington was released by Chihuahua.

York Revolution

On May 3, 2024, Washington signed with the York Revolution of the

. 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. He went 2–for–11 (.182) with one RBI across three games. Washington was released by Saltillo on July 5.

York Revolution (second stint)

On July 16, 2024, Washington signed with the York Revolution of the

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