Orioles first baseman Chris Davis and his wife Jill are new ambassadors for the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, team officials announced Tuesday.
Throughout next season, they'll visit with pediatric patients, provide autographed memorabilia to include in silent auctions and help out with fundraising events. The announcement comes ahead of the annual OriolesREACH Holiday Party at Dave & Busters in Arundel Mills Mall, where they and other Orioles will be joined by 80 patients treated at UMCH.
The cause is personal for their family. Jill Davis is a former nurse.
“Jill and I wanted to deepen our involvement in the Baltimore community through a cause that is close to our hearts,” said Chris Davis.