From dazzling in college baseball to hearing his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft, Charles Davalan’s journey has been anything but ordinary. The Arkansas outfielder lit up the scoreboard during his sophomore season, slashing an impressive .346/.433/.561 with 14 home runs, numbers that turned heads and eventually earned him a spot with the Dodgers. But beyond that lies a story richer than statistics.

From his early days honing his swing in small-town ballparks to becoming a vital piece of Arkansas’ lineup, Davalan’s journey reflects not only athletic excellence but the unseen grind and guidance that developed a big-league prospect. And now, with the Dodgers’ iconic white and blue jersey awaiting him, it’s time to look beyond the draft moment – the story of how Charles Davalan became one of the most promising young outfielders in the game.

Who is Charles Davalan? Everything to know about him

Davalan got into baseball at a young age. While most of his friends were skating on frozen rinks back home in Montreal, he was already swinging a bat. However, since baseball isn’t all that big in Canada, his family decided to move to the U.S. to give Charles a real shot at taking his game to the next level. Eventually, he ended up attending TNXL Academy in Ocoee, Florida, where he played for two years before moving on to Florida Gulf Coast University in 2024.

As a freshman there, he made the All-ASUN Freshman Team. And after that standout year, Davalan took an unconventional path to reach one of the top conferences in college baseball. And all these are coming from a guy of 5-foot-9. A pocket rocket by his own means, offering a breath of fresh air amid the crowd of athletic monsters like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.

Who are his parents? All you should know

Charles Davalan grew up in a very active, sports-minded family. His parents, Paula and Lucien, were both former distance runners who taught him early on the importance of discipline and endurance. Alongside his brothers, Adam and William, Charles spent most of his childhood outside, always on the move and playing whatever sport they could.

Credit for Charles Davalan’s early success can surely go to his family genes. He is coming from an athletic background, and the love for sports runs in his blood. “My parents, Paula Davalan and Lucien Davalan, both ran track. They ran long distances like the 800 metres and 2 km,” Davalan once shared about his parents’ athletic history. Hence, since childhood, Davalan was groomed with a proper athletic schedule.

And the role of his parents doesn’t end here. Remember his debut for Arkansas back in February? Charles Davalan’s mom, Paula, reportedly made the 26-hour drive from Montreal to Baum-Walker Stadium, hoping to catch her son’s debut with Arkansas. Meanwhile, his dad, Lucien, flew in from Paris. And now, it seems like their dedication and support over the years have paid off. Charles Davalan finally got his shot, and the moment was a special one for the whole family.

Who is his gf? All you should know

There has been no official update about Charles Davalan’s girlfriend. And just when he is on the juncture of stepping into the biggest stage of baseball, Davalan seems to be more focused on his on-field antics. Until now, with all the attention to his on-field performance, Charles has kept his personal life off the radar. There have been no public sightings or reports of a girlfriend that made it into the media or social feeds connected to his rise.

In a world where every athlete’s off-field story becomes fodder for headlines, Davalan remains tight-lipped. And it seems like his lens has stayed fixed on late-night hitting drills, bat-speed tweaks, and metrics that translate into pro potential. Hopefully, we will see Davalan in MLB just as he has been all these days. 

A look at his baseball journey so far

Since starting his first baseball stint in the TNXL Academy, Davalan has come a long way. In TNXL Academy, Charles sharpened his skills against top competition, playing year-round and catching the attention of college scouts. Then in 2024, Davalan began his college career at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Notably, his quick hands, plate discipline, and defensive instincts in the outfield made him stand out.

And it was just the start to catapult him further…

The next year, Davalan got transferred to the University of Arkansas, joining one of the top programs in college baseball. While the jump from FGCU to the SEC is considered the toughest conference in the country, Charles thrived and how. Coming out with a .346 batting average and a .433 on-base percentage. And now, as the Dodgers picked him from this draft, a new story is set to start for Charles Davalan.

With Davalan, the Dodgers fans are already hyping up to see a next-generation star in the making. We cannot wait to experience what unfolds next…