Jonathan Davis Stats

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonathan Davis has made the 26-man roster to begin the 2021 season. The news comes in the wake of George Springer's nagging oblique injury. While the veteran outfielder has been able to still work out and reportedly feels well enough to play, the Blue Jays have played it safe with their free-agent acquisition, who signed a massive six-year deal in the offseason. If Springer is unable to go on opening day, the Blue Jays' starting outfield will likely be comprised of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Randal Grichuk, and Teoscar Hernandez with Davis on the bench. The 27-year-old outfielder is known mostly for his speed and defensive skills but he had a strong spring at the plate.

13 days ago

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonathan Davis went 2-for-2 with a walk on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 28-year-old's improved offensive approach could help the club in the event that Randal Grichuk, who has become expendable with the addition of George Springer, is traded for pitching help. Davis was already popular among Toronto coaches for his ability to run well and play strong defense. So far this spring, he's 5-for-11 with a BB-K of 2-1 and a stolen base. He's making improved contact in 2021 after spending most of the 2020 season at the alternate training site. In parts of three seasons with the Jays, Davis has appeared in 70 games.

over 1 month ago

Houston Astros third baseman J.D. Davis is off to a strong start at the beginning of spring training for the defending-champion Astros. It may only be 11 at-bats, but Davis has already hit two home runs, driven in four and is hitting .364. Davis saw only 64 at-bats with the big league club last season, but there could be an opportunity now that prospect Colin Moran was traded to the Pirates for starter Gerrit Cole. The 24-year-old Davis hit a combined .282 with 26 home runs and 78 runs batted in splitting time between Double-A and Triple-A in the Astros minor league system last season. Davis has now hit 20-plus home runs in each of his last three minor league seasons and a strong spring training could force the Astros hand. The Astros already have rising star Alex Bregman and even have had Yuli Gurriel working out at different infield positions. Davis is currently blocked to make the big league roster, but an injury at any point this season could find Davis getting regular at-bats in the majors in 2018, provided he continues to produce.

over a year ago