"I think he has the makeup, he has the ability," Triple-A Louisville manager Delino DeShields said of Davis in late August. "I like his presence, his mound presence. A lot of things about Rookie that I like that I've seen, but there's still some room to grow."
In 19 starts for Double-A Pensacola, Davis posted a strong 2.94 ERA, enough to earn him an August promotion to Triple-A Louisville. In Louisville, Davis didn't find the same level of success, however, putting up a 7.50 ERA in five outings (four starts).
That learning curve isn't uncommon for players jumping from Double-A to Triple-A.