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Rick Davis
Relief Pitcher | London Mustangs
Pitching He can get groundballs when he needs them in a jam. Though Davis can't just blow the ball by hitters, he has some giddyup on his fastball. His changeup isn't bad... he fools his share of hitters. Because he can't overpower hitters, Davis has to fool them instead. He attacks lefties and righties with similar success.
Defense & Hitting Davis does an average job of holding runners. He hurts himself by falling awkwardly off the mound in his follow-through, which allows too many balls to go through the middle for base hits. Davis is a surpisingly good hitting pitcher. And I'm not sure you can say this about a pitcher, but Davis has some pop in his swing. Interesting sidenote, The London Mustangs have been known to use Davis as a pinch-runner on occasion.
2025 Outlook The London Mustangs signed him to a long-term contract, but don't think they won't drop Davis like a hot potato if something better comes along.
-- Ska Nyman, A-Ball Scout
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