Before we get to Devin Davis’ critical overarching place in the Tampa Bay Rays’ draft strategy, let’s talk about his abilities as a player. Davis is a 6’3″, 215 first baseman out of Valencia High School in California. Like a few other players that the Rays have selected this year, he stands out for his power, which comes from an impressive trifecta of factors. Davis has strength, good lift in his swing, and the plus bat speed to make you believe that he can keep hitting the ball a long way at higher levels.
Davis’ bat speed is good enough that he drew a Wil Myers-esque “The ball makes a different sound off his bat.