Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CIN | RHP | 36 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | FB | CB | SL | CH | Ctr/Cmd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 40 | 50/40 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Jake Boes
Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 11
RuleV: 2021
Physical Description: Fairly average frame; might be an inch shorter than list height. Sturdy but not likely to add much throughout; long arms and thicker through the waist and thighs compared to the rest of the body. Had Tommy John Surgery in March, 2018.
Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly from a high 3/4 arm-slot with moderate effort; mechanics are fairly simple. Small delay in the windup; hands begin near the belt buckle before coming up for hand break at the letters; will tap the glove with the ball after hand break; features an average leg kick that keeps the body balanced. Hides the ball well and repeats nicely especially in the windup but the delivery overall lacks deception.
Fastball: 92-94 with arm-side run; will also feature a two-seam with tailing action. Gets flat when left up in the zone; lacks command and will nearly abandon at points throughout a start depending on feel. Average velocity that may even go up a tick with additional strength gains and/or refinement with mechanics, but command will limit effectiveness with the pitch. Grade: 50
Curveball: Fringy but will flash average; 12/6 downward action. Movement tends to get loopy at times but will still freeze hitters for called strikes; will get hit in upper levels. Inconsistent desired velocity and spin. Improved command may help the pitch play average, but likely to settle in around fringe-average. Grade: 45
Slider: 84-87; lacks consistent shape and feel; shows a flat, horizontal break at times but will also flash good tilt with late bite; locates the pitch down in the zone well and will generate swings and misses. Shows fringe-average currently but may play average with continued pro instruction. Grade: 50
Changeup: Flashes average but sits below average; lacks command and feel; tends to bury in the dirt. When thrown as intended, it will feature fading downward movement beneath the zone. Maintains arm speed. Grade: 40
Control and Command: Shows average control and below average command; walks will come mostly on hitters' ability to lay off spin out of the zone. Stays in counts well but will pull fastball glove side and bury off-speed pitches. Control: 50 | Command: 40
Overall: 2021 should provide an opportunity for Davis to shoot up the minor leagues. With two offerings that figure to play average, a move to relief may help his fastball/slider mix play up a tick. The concern with the profile is nothing particularly sticks out and he's yet to hit low-A as a 23-year old, leaving his floor at an organizational depth piece. The ceiling is a spot starter or long-relief arm, but more than likely it's a depth piece that will get brought up in emergency situations.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up / Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
