Cedarville University Yellow Jackets

ATHLETE
2009-12

Inducted October 4, 2025

Nate Davenport, a native of Taylor Mill, Ky., was one of the most powerful hitters in CU baseball history during his career from 2009 through 2012. He was named to the 2011 NCCAA All-America First Team after earning Midwest Region Player of the Year recognition.

He is the Yellow Jackets' career leader in seven offensive categories including 38 home runs which is 20 more than any other player in school history.

Nate is the founder and owner of Day One Recovery Centers. He and his wife, Suzanna, live in Kentucky with their two children.

Baseball

• 2011 NCCAA All-America First Team
• 2011 NAIA All-America honorable mention
• 2011 NCCAA Midwest Region Player of the Year
• 2010, 2011, 2012 NCCAA Midwest Region Team
• 2011 American Mideast Conference First Team
• CU career leader in seven categories: games played (218), starts (218), at bats (774), doubles (58), home runs (38), RBI (207), and total bases (432)
• CU season leader in three categories: doubles (25), RBI (63), and total bases (132)
• Holds the No. 2 single-season RBI total of 61
• The No. 2 player on CU’s career home run list (18) has 20 fewer HR’s than Davenport’s record