Kentrail Davis
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| Kentrail Davis | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: June 29, 1988 Mobile, Alabama | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Kentrail Latron Davis (born June 29, 1988) is an American professional baseball outfielder. Prior to playing professionally, Davis played college baseball at the University of Tennessee.
Early life
Davis grew up in Theodore, Alabama, where he attended Theodore High School. He worked for his father's construction company, which he credited with improving his upper body strength, allowing him to become more of a power hitter.[1]
Collegiate career
Though he was considered a possible first-round draft pick in the
runs batted in (RBI).[2] Before his sophomore season, he was named a preseason All-American by both Baseball America and Rivals.com.[3] As a sophomore, he batted .308 with nine home runs and 30 RBI.[2]
Professional career
Eligible for the
Southern League.[5] The Brewers invited Davis to spring training as a non-roster invitee in 2013.[6]
On May 22, 2014, Davis
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Davis in the Class AAA phase of the Rule 5 draft.[8] They assigned him to the Arkansas Travelers of the Class AA Texas League
to start the 2015 season. In June 2015 he was then released from the Arkansas Travelers.
References
- ^ a b "Davis brings blue-collar approach to baseball diamond – College Sports – ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. March 11, 2008. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c "UT's Kentrail Davis taken in first round of MLB draft". Wate.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Davis named to two preseason All-American teams". Local8now.com. February 16, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "JSOnline.com News Archives". Nl.newsbank.com. August 18, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Former Theodore, Tennessee standout Kentrail Davis shooting for big leagues with Huntsville Stars". al.com. June 11, 2012. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ Aderhold, Nathan (January 2, 2013). "Brewers name spring training invitees". MLB Daily Dish. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Davis pedals to 'surprise' cycle for Stars".
- ^ "2014 Rule 5 Draft Results." Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Major League Baseball. December 11, 2014. Retrieved on December 11, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)