- Full name Tom Davey
- Born 09/11/1973 in Garden City, MI
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- Debut 04/06/1999
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Background: A starter in his first four pro seasons, Davey was leading the Southern League with 16 saves in late July when he was returned to his previous role. He made nine starts but was back in a relief role in the Arizona Fall League. Strengths: Davey has a consistent 94-mph fastball, and scouts claim he hit 100 with a couple of pitches in a game at West Tenn this year. His fastball is especially heavy when he keeps it down in the zone. When he has command of his split-finger, which he began working with a year ago, he is unhittable. Weaknesses: Davey has a hard curveball, but it's too inconsistent to be effective right now. He is still learning the importance of concentrating on every pitch. The Future: Davey has the stuff to be a dominant closer. He should go to Syracuse in that role in 1999, but could come quickly now that he is adjusting to being a pitcher, not just a thrower.
Scouting Reports
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Background: A starter in his first four pro seasons, Davey was leading the Southern League with 16 saves in late July when he was returned to his previous role. He made nine starts but was back in a relief role in the Arizona Fall League. Strengths: Davey has a consistent 94-mph fastball, and scouts claim he hit 100 with a couple of pitches in a game at West Tenn this year. His fastball is especially heavy when he keeps it down in the zone. When he has command of his split-finger, which he began working with a year ago, he is unhittable. Weaknesses: Davey has a hard curveball, but it's too inconsistent to be effective right now. He is still learning the importance of concentrating on every pitch. The Future: Davey has the stuff to be a dominant closer. He should go to Syracuse in that role in 1999, but could come quickly now that he is adjusting to being a pitcher, not just a thrower.