The Book on Chris Davis

Prospect Info

TEXChris Davis
Born 3/17/1986
3B, TEX

A dead-pull lefty swinger with plus power, Davis is a nominal third baseman who's more likely to end up at first base or designated hitter if he continues to rise the Rangers system. In 2007 he demolished high-A pitching in Bakersfield (24 homers in 386ABs, .907 OPS) before moving up and destroying AA pitchers in Frisco (12HR/126AB, 1.067 OPS).

While his plate discipline is nonexistent, that won't slow him down as long as he keeps producing at such a legendary pace. He projects, not surprisingly, as an Adam Dunn-esque slugger.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (8/28/2008): #50

Ranking in Baseball America 2008: #65

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: #74

Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: #69

Player Updates and Notes

With Gerald Laird out for six weeks, Chris Davis has a chance to stick full-time in the Rangers roster, according to the Texas Star Chronicle. He'll see time at first, DH and the outfield, and if his hot bat holds up, he'll be a Ranger for the next decade.

6/28/2008 by KDaddy

 

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