Draft Q&A: - RHP - Dylan Davis

Mack:  Hey everybody, today we're talking to another of the talented RHPs that is eligible for the 2011 draft, Redmond High School (WA.) junior Dylan Davis. Hey Dylan.... I know you're at home tonight. Has your house been washed away yet? .


Davis:  Hey Mack. You know la nina isn't giving the northwest a better rep of how much it rains. But you get used to it and learn to live with it. Although it doesn't rain as much as people think. But nothing beats the summers here! Plus we get more time in the indoor facilities to work on the little things.


Mack:  Now that's a good point no one else has brought up... How much has your ability to excel at your game been increased from the addition of indoor facilities? .


Davis:   I personally believe it has been a huge part. Yes it would be nice to get some more practice games before the the season starts. But at the same time it's not a bad thing because you get to take a lot of reps focusing on the little things with no pressure. This way you are more prepared when the games do come around. So, i think it has been a huge part for my success.

Mack :  Dylan, you have already reached a certain level of expertise very few players can boast of at your age. I have no idea what your plans are after you're drafted this year (nor do i care at this point). That's your decision and yours alone. What I am curious about is what does a pitcher do who has showed superior talent with a limited amount of pitchers when he's still throwing high school ball? Most wait until their low level pro or early college career to try and develop superior secondary and terciary pitchers.  What's your plans, if you care to share them?


Davis:  Ever since I was little and have been working with my pitching coach he has said "one of the best pitches in baseball is the change up." So ever since i first started working with him I have been throwing them. I have not thrown a curve ball until this year and I am very happy with it and it gets better and better every time. Same goes for the change up. You can never stop learning and getting better and that's what i plan to do wherever the future takes me this year whether it be in the Majors or at Oregon State. I never plan to stop learning or to stop trying to be the best that I can be.


Mack:   Your coach is correct. Everyone writes about the heater, but the change-up sets up the heat (just ask Joahn Santana).  Dylan, tell us what it was like to throw in the AFLAC games?


Davis:  The AFLAC games were awesome! Probably the most fun I have had in a weekend for baseball. We got a feel of what it was like to be in the majors and get selected for the All Star game I feel like. It was great to pitch and have all the fans there see what you can do and on live television. I had a lot of friends and family members watching me besides my parents being at the game. Also it got the adrenaline going a little more which was awesome. It gave people who didn't really know you a chance to see you, get to know you, and see what you can do on the diamond.

Mack:   Dylan, I don't want to keep you. Your life is ahead of you and God has given you the talent to succeed. The best of everything in the future and I'll check back with you when the season is over. Is there anything you'd like to share with the readers out there?


Davis:  Thanks Mack for taking the time to interview me. One thing I would like to share with the readers is if you too have dreams of playing college baseball and pro baseball just keep working. Never let anyone shoot you down or say you can't. Control what you can control and give it your all. Thanks again.

Here's what I have on Dylan:
 
6-27 from: - http://perfectgame.atinfopop.com/4/OpenTopic?q=Y&a=tpc&s=114295945&f=6174069131&m=3221081702&p=2   - Day two at TOS - RHP, Dylan Davis, listed at 6'0 200, more like 5'10 190, but he showed some good velocity up to 94, but straight and not deceptive at all or overpower, also has some bite to slider/curve, again, not deceptive, but put up numbers to keep the scouts excited, for me he needs to go to school after 2011. I like pitchers to show dominance and I didn't see that here. Pure arm strength though, yes!

6-29 from: - Andy Seiler Mock Draft - http://www.mlbbonusbaby.com/2010/6/28/1541924/andys-first-2011-top-50#storyjump  – 25. Dylan Davis, RHP, Redmond HS (WA)



7-3 from: - http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/07/03/early-follow-list-for-2011-mlb-draft  - from Fanhouse.com MLB Draft guru Frankie Piliere – Dylan Davis RHP Redmond HS (Wash.) - Big arm strength. 92-95 mph fastball w/ late life. Smooth delivery and showed a tight 82-83 mph slider.
7-25: - http://www.fanhouse.com/ : - Fanhouse Top 70 Prospects - 15. Dylan Davis, RHP, Redmond HS (Wash.)



8-11-10 from: - http://baseballanalysts.com/  - Dylan Davis (Redmond, WA), threw 92-94 in his only inning of work. His heater was the fastest of the evening. It appeared as if he only threw one other pitch, a short slider that Baseball America tabs at 83-84. The smallish righthander, generously listed at 6-0, 200 pounds, gave up two runs (one earned) on Thursday but bounced back to toss two scoreless innings on Sunday. An Aflac selection, Davis has committed to Oregon State.



8-11-10 from: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2704  - 3. Dylan Davis, rhp, Redmond (Wash.) HS - Strong and compact at 6 feet and 200 pounds, Davis does not have a projectable frame but he does possess a power arm. He hammers the strike zone with a 92-94 mph fastball and his raw velocity was second only to Giolito. “Davis has very good velo,” Saberhagen said. “He needs to spot his fastball better. He got hit a little bit in one game because he left the fastball up and out over the plate.”



8-13-10 from: - http://www.prospectwire.com/pw/article.php?id=122  - RHP Dylan Davis is a power armed 6'0" right-hander and he once again showed his 92-94 mph heater. What was different today was that he showed and effectively used both a slider (80-81 mph) and a curveball (75 mph). I didn't see those pitches the other day and thought he was a one trick pony. Davis' slider has a chance to be a plus future pitch and grades out pretty close to average (MLB) already, with small tight late break and good spin. His curveball also had good spin.
 10-26-10 from: - http://www.diamondscapescouting.com/blog.html  - Righthander Dylan Davis (Redmond HS, Redmond, Wash.), a physical 6-foot, 200-pounder who pitched in the Aflac All-American Game, started for the Texas Scout Team Yankees and allowed just one hit over four innings with three strikeouts. His fastball ranged from 92-93 mph and peaked at 94 with exceptional sinking life in the first inning before settling in at 90-92. He threw a 76-78 curveball, but it rolled more often than it snapped. Davis is represented by Scott Boras.

Opinion:  The interview proves the intelligence and determination of Davis. He finished 2010 strong and comes in right now as the 26th RHP to be drafted, which would make him a late 2nd rounder. Don't be surprised if he doesn't move up the list as soon as the season starts.