David's Story

A Murfreesboro native with a passion for the game and giving back.

Born and Raised in Murfreesboro

David Price, a Murfreesboro, Tennessee native, began playing baseball in his diaper days and he hasn’t put down the ball since. Price grew up loving the game, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and dreaming of meeting Braves three time All-Star David Justice. Little did Price know, but he was on the fast track to becoming an All-Star himself (five times to be exact).

Destined for the Big Leagues

Price started impressing the athletic community as a standout on the Blackman High School baseball and basketball teams. He walked away from Blackman with dozens of awards and honors, including three time Rutherford County Male Athlete of the Year and a spot on the High School All-America team in 2004, as well as an offer to sign a MLB contract from the Los Angeles Dodgers. But he didn’t sign just yet.

"My parents always told me that if I ever got in a position to give back to the community, I should which is why I started Project One Four."

The Foundation of Education

He chose to attend Vanderbilt University on an athletic scholarship, where he would eventually become one of the nation’s top strikeout pitchers, help the US earn a gold medal in the World University Championship in Cuba and be recognized as the most decorated baseball player in Vanderbilt’s history.

An Opportunity for Price to Shine

In June of 2007, Price moved on to the big leagues. He was drafted as the number one pick overall in the amateur draft. He worked his way up through the minors and made his major league debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008 against the Yankees. As a Ray, he left his mark as the first 20-win pitcher in Rays franchise history, the youngest American league pitcher to earn 20 wins in a season since 2004. 

Price was traded to the Detroit Tigers in 2014. While representing Detroit, Price was invited for the fifth time to play in the All Star Game. Not long after Price was traded and made his debut as a Toronto Blue Jay where he played for one year. Price made his Red Sox debut in 2016 when he signed a seven year contract with the Boston Red Sox, setting a franchise record. 

Dedicated to more than just the game

Throughout his career, playing for a number of different teams one thing remained true, David's passion for his hometown where it all began. Price's career, dedicated fans, generous donors, and the endless support of his family has allowed him to give back to Murfreesboro in ways he never could have imagined. 

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Project One Four is a 501(c)3 public charitable foundation that dedicates every dollar donated back to youth organizations. 

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