Marcus Davis
| AB | 334 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .213 |
| OBP | .291 |
| SLG | .371 |
| HR | 11 |
- Full name Marcus T. Davis
- Born 11/11/1984 in Magee, MS
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Alcorn State
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Drafted in the 18th round (548th overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2007.
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Davis dominated as a college player in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, where he was an all-conference pick in each of his two seasons at Alcorn State, but he lasted until the 18th round of the 2007 draft because scouts were skeptical of his level of competition. Signed for a mere $2,000, he showed plenty to like in his pro debut, flashing five-tool potential and earning some Andre Dawson comps from the Pirates. Davis' best tools are his outstanding raw power (he led the SWAC with 16 homers in 2007), above-average speed and strong throwing arm. He threw 94 mph as a closer at East Central (Miss.) CC, prompting the Marlins to draft him in the 21st round as a freshman in 2004. Davis understands his skills are still raw but is a willing learner and wants to get better. He has a tendency to swing at bad pitches, especially breaking balls outside the strike zone, but he did show a foundation to build plate discipline last season. Davis has the tools to be a good defensive outfielder but doesn't take good routes to the ball and needs to harness his arm. He'll start this season in low Class A.
