Ike Davis (Credit: Eric Francis/AP)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Ike Davis |
| Position: | Outfielder/First Baseman |
| School: | Arizona State University |
| School Type: | College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 03/22/87 |
| Height: | 6'4" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Report Date(s): | 02/22 - 02/24/08 |
| Game(s): | DeMarini Invitational |
Focus Area |
Comments |
| Hitting Ability: | Davis tends to be a slow starter, but showed a smooth swing from the left side. |
| Power: | Davis has some untapped raw power that could be developed as a pro. |
| Running Speed: | He's a tick below Major League average in terms of speed. |
| Base running: | Not a base-clogger by any means, he's a decent baserunner. |
| Arm Strength: | Also a pitcher who throws about 87 mph, his arm plays fine from the outfield or first base. |
| Fielding: | He's a solid corner outfielder and can handle himself well around first. |
| Range: | He's got good instincts in the outfield and would have no trouble covering enough ground to stay there. |
| Physical Description: | Davis has a good, projectable and athletic body. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Smooth swing from the left side; good athleticism; good bloodlines -- former big league pitcher Ron Davis is his dad. |
| Weaknesses: | He doesn't always repeat his swing, leading to incomplete at-bats at times. Sometimes he appears to be a little low energy. |
| Summary: | On radars since high school, when he was a 19th round pick of the Rays in 2005, the son of ex-big leaguer Ron Davis has a sweet left-handed swing that should generate more power in the future. He's not speedy, but he is a solid base runner and would be fine as a corner outfielder or first baseman at the next level. |