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Former Alabama Baseball Infielder Davis Heller Passes Away

Heller played for the Crimson Tide from 2021 to 2022 before transferring to North Greenville University.

Joey Blackwell

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Former Alabama baseball infielder Davis Heller passed away on Wednesday, North Greenville University announced on Thursday morning. He was 22 years old.

Heller died in his off-campus apartment in Tigerville, S.C. While there is an ongoing investigation, it is believed that his death was due to natural causes.

“Our baseball program is heartbroken over the loss of an amazing human being and brother in Christ,” NGU baseball coach Landon Powell told NGU News. “Davis was a positive force everywhere he went. A gentle giant who greeted everyone with a smile and constantly uplifted those around him. An example of what a great teammate should be, Davis has left a lasting legacy on this program. A great competitor, but even better friend to those who got to know him.”

A native of Gilbert, Ariz., Heller transferred to Alabama from South Mountain Community College ahead of the 2021 season. He played in 15 games that season before suffering a season-ending injury. In 2022, he appeared in eight games, batting .200 with a double, one RBI, a run and two walks.

Heller made the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll in 2021 and 2022.

Later in the day on Thursday, Alabama head baseball coach Brad Bohannon issued a statement regarding Heller's passing.

“We were all devastated to hear the news about Davis," Bohannon told BamaCentral. "He was an amazing young man and even better teammate. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Heller family during this difficult time.”

The Crimson Tide baseball program also expressed its sympathies on social media:

Heller was in the midst of his first semester at NGU this fall after transferring from Alabama this past offseason. 

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

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Joey Blackwell
JOEY BLACKWELL

Joey Blackwell is an award-winning journalist and assistant editor for BamaCentral and has covered the Crimson Tide since 2018. He primarily covers Alabama football, men's basketball and baseball, but also covers a wide variety of other sports. Joey earned his bachelor's degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College in 2014 before graduating summa cum laude from the University of Alabama in 2020 with a degree in News Media. He has also been featured in a variety of college football magazines, including Lindy's Sports and BamaTime.

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