In a report in today’s New York Post, Kevin Kernan caught up with former Major Leaguer Ron Davis who is the father of Mets prospect Ike Davis.
Ron told Kernan that during his stint in this year’s Arizona Fall League, Ike would spend his evenings in hospice care with his long time friend Michael Lio, who recently died of Ewings Sarcoma at the age of 22.
…Although this has nothing do with baseball this speaks volumes about the type of kid Ike is and despite the outcome, it really is a wonderful story…
Regarding his son and his career prospects, the elder Davis told Kernan:
“I believe he’ll play 10-15 years in the big leagues without a problem…I know he’s a great defensive first baseman, has a lot of power and I know he’ll keep his average up. Most guys are going for stats, but he’ll do things to sacrifice for the team. The Mets definitely got a winner.”
…i know actions speak louder than words, but this is certainly encouraging to hear about Ike and i am looking forward to seeing what he is about this Spring…
For more on this touching story on Ron and Ike, check out Kernan’s article here.
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Encouraging things tohear about Ike until you consider the source. It’s his dad saying he’s a great kid. My son’s great too, but if the Mets draft him, I give up.
yeah, his dad is saying good things- but it sure as hell is better than hearing bad things. I know some good teams don’t have choir boys, but like with David Wright, having a player who is seemingly a good guy as well as a good player is a positive. I’m happy when my son roots for David Wright, and hopefully he’ll get a chance to root for Ike Davis,and hopefully he will turn out to be a good player for years to come in NY
I think that’s great news. There’s nothing better to hear than stuff from your dad.
He’s a great, young player and a good person too. All that means to me is the Mets will try to trade him as soon as they have the chance. I hate our management.
I agree. They will trade him for a washed up player that will get injured and spend his whole career on the DL.
Rest in peace, Michael. You were far too young.
As a young ballpalyer witha bright future, I find it refreashing that Ike comforted his friend.
With the Mets or not, I feel he will have a rewarding life.
Good story.
Keep this guy
exactly.
Go the free agent route this year, or trade other prospects if we make a trade.
This guy could be a very good, very cheap 1B for a while.
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