Statistically speaking: The "quality start" might be a dubious stat, but Davis had plenty of them once he moved up to Triple-A. Davis went at least six innings and allowed three runs or less in seven of his nine starts with Durham. Take out his one real clunker -- a four-inning, five-run outing in August -- and Davis' ERA drops from 2.72 to 2.02 and the batting average against goes from an already minuscule .205 down to .190.
Scouting report: A big-time power pitcher with a fastball up to 96 mph, he also commands his plus curve well. A straight change and a new cut fastball are options as well. He's a great competitor with above-average stuff.
Upside potential: Front-end starter, a future No. 2.
They said it: "He's tough as nails." -- Rays Director of Minor League Operations Mitch Lukevics
He said it: "I feel like I'm close, but I'm not where I need to be. I've done a lot of work to get where I am and I've accomplished a lot, but I haven't accomplished anything until I get to the highest level. I'm in a good position, but I'd like to be in a great position."
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