• Full name Bradley Edward Davis
  • Born 12/29/1982 in Mission Viejo, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Long Beach State
  • Debut 07/21/2010
  • Drafted in the 5th round (158th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2004 (signed for $165,000).
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    As the catcher for projected No. 1 pick Jered Weaver, Davis has had ample opportunity to showcase his defensive skills. His opportunity to catch a year ago was limited because he was an understudy to Todd Jennings, a second-round pick of the Giants. He spent most of the 2003 season at first base and in right field and was the utility player on the all-Big West Conference team. Given a chance to catch regularly this season, the 6-foot-2, 180-pounder evolved into an above-average receiver. With a better exchange and quicker release, his arm improved significantly and now ranks as his best tool. He hit a respectable .332, second-best on the team, but has a ways to go with the bat, and it will ultimately determine if he becomes an everyday big leaguer or a backup. Cal State Fullerton catcher Kurt Suzuki has gotten more notoriety for his superior bat, but some scouts prefer the more athletic Davis.

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