Draft: Mets Draft 1B-OF Ike Davis
The Mets have drafted 1B-OF Ike Davis from Arizona State with their first pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.
For video and information on Davis, go to MLB.com, who writes, “Davis has a sweet left-handed swing that should generate more power in the future. He’s not speedy, but he is a solid base runner and would be fine as a corner outfielder or first baseman at the next level.”
According to ESPN.com:
“Davis, the son of former big league reliever Ron Davis, is a hulking power-hitting first baseman with a plus arm and a long swing…When he connects, he has plus raw power and would easily hit 30-plus homers in the majors if he can make enough contact. At first base, he’s a good athlete and provides a big target for infielders’ throws, but is still raw and a little uncoordinated. Davis is also a prospect as a left-handed pitcher, throwing 92-94 mph with below-average secondary stuff, but prefers to go pro as a position player.”
During ESPN 2’s broadcast of the draft, Keith Law said that Davis was the best power-hitting, college hitter left on the board, adding, “He could be a 25–30 home run hitter if everything clicks.”
…hat’s off to MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo, who had been predicting this selection for the last three weeks…
The Mets will draft at No. 22 in the first round as well.
