This afternoon, the Angels selected infielder Brendon Davis onto their 40-man roster. The move prevents the 24-year-old from qualifying for minor league free agency.
The Dodgers originally selected Davis in the fifth round of the 2015 draft out of a California high school. He spent the next two seasons in Los Angeles’ farm system before being sent to the Rangers alongside Willie Calhoun and A.J. Alexy at the 2017 trade deadline in exchange for Yu Darvish.
While Davis put up decent numbers at High-A in 2018, his production cratered the following season upon a promotion to Double-A. After last year’s canceled minor league season, the Angels selected Davis in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. That might turn out to be a feather in the cap of the Angels’ scouting department, as Davis mashed across three levels this year.
Assigned back to High-A to start the season, Davis hit that level around at a .280/.337/.535 clip. That earned him a second crack at Double-A, and he looked far readier this time around. After hitting .268/.366/.536 in Double-A, Davis earned his first bump up to Triple-A. He immediately took to the minors’ top level with his hottest tear yet, posting a .333/.409/.641 mark over 133 trips to the plate to close out the year.
That breakout season evidently impressed Angels’ brass enough they decided to dedicate him a spot on the 40-man rather than risk losing him this winter. Given his lack of Triple-A experience, Davis seems likely to open the 2022 season back with the Angels’ top affiliate in Salt Lake. Were he to pick up where he left off, he might soon be an option at the big league level.
Nice catch so far by the Angels. The guy looks like a completely different player with his performance in the minors this year. We’ll see what sticks and what doesn’t in 2022.
I was unaware he was in the Angels organization last season where he put up solid offensive numbers. He’s someone to watch…
well done, minasian! we need many more great moves.
Another Walsh perhaps.
I saw Davis with the Rangers’ High A team. Had terrible numbers, but was very athletic and versatile. Maybe he altered his hitting approach? He was holding his hands right next to his hip while in the box, I guess trying to be like Eric Davis…IDK. Whatever he’s changed, it’s certainly worked. This year’s stats are dramatically better. Hope he keeps it going…
That’s pretty damned impressive, and we all love a cliffhanger, I’ll be watchin…
curious prospect. hope the breakout is legit.
If we can solve shortstop in house, that would be great. It will free up more money for pitching.
The Angels can’t hope he’s the in-house solution and do nothing about the current hole at short.
Move Fletch to SS and look for a 2B. Rengifo has had his chance. He’s a liability with his glove and arm.
I agree that they can move Fletch to short to save money but Regnifo is not the answer for a team that wants to win. Way too many mental errors, and he is not consistent in the field or at the plate. They need someone who is more consistent on both sides of the ball. Chris Taylor would be a very good add at an affordable price and provide flexibility when in-house prospects develop and are ready.
I really like Mayfield’s defense. He needs to get his bat into gear. Rendon, Mayfield, Fletch, Walsh from left to right would be a great defensive infield with the Davis kid as the 4th.
He’s needed to get his bat in gear his whole career. He is who he is– a fill-in with a nice glove.
Cubs loss, Angel gain
Brennen Davis and Brendon Davis are two different people.
Brennan Huff was their Step Brother.
(New Mets GM Eustace Haney calling Angels GM Perry Minasian)
Da da ding Da Ding Da ding…
PM-Hello
EH- Hello Mr. Minasian, My name is Eutace Haney Newly appointed GM of The 2022 World ChampionshipNew York Mets. You can call me Mr. Haney.
PM-2022 World Champions? I like your positive thinking Mr. Haney.??. Say were you on a Sitcom back in the 60’s?
Mr.H-I don’t know what you’re referring too Mr. Minasian.I’ll just pretend you didn’t’t ask me that. I’m looked over your entire roster and I’m interested in the services of one of your highly regarded outfielders. I’ll give you a hint, He didn’t play much this past season. .And I’m prepared to offer you a boatload of talent for his services.
Let me start with our #1 draft pick from 2018 Corky “Corkscrew” Calhoun. Or “3C” if you will. Nicknamed Corkscrew because of his devastating change up that batters swing so hard at that they literally screw themselves into the ground. This past minor league season he has put no less than 15 ballplayers on the 60 Day injured list with broken ankles
The 2nd player Im offering is Vladimir “Jaws” Castro. Vladimir a Cuban defector who we signed for $20M. Originally a LH with a 100MPH + fastball. Vladimir now throws with his RH.
You see Vladimir suffered a tragic accident before he reached the soil of our great country.
A mile off shore his boat capsized off the coast of Florida and a great white shark bit off his left hand.
Of course you’ll want a Outfielder to replace that great talent I’m trying to acquire. So without further adue I’m prepared to offer you not 1 but 2 outfielders. Both are 25 years of age they both come from that hot bed of talent in SoCal. You guessed it they’re brothers.
They are the Grandchildren Baseball Great Chico Escuela!! Benny And Tito Escuela. Unfortunately baseball’s not been berry berry to them. But a change of scenery should help.Plus we will pay his the remaining amount of his entire contract.of “that OF we’re trying acquire.
PM- That’s All well and good Mr. Haney, But Mike Trout is not available. He has a full no trade clause. He loves it here in Anaheim. He loves the fans. Living in SoCal. Thank you for your time.
MH- Hello Hello….Perry? I wasn’t’t referring to Mr. Trout. I was referring to. Justin Upton. OH geez now I gonna have to tell our owner no Upton. Might as well go home to Pixley.
Only an organization like the Mets would go for something like this haha
Is there a tl/dr version of this?
Lay off the drugs man
I wish I had the last minute of my life back.
Davis could come up and play 2B in 2022 with a super utility player signing (not Chris Taylor but a decent piece) as a stopgap that can play everywhere.
Let’s go Brandon!
Has to feel great for Davis. He’s obviously worked hard and stuck through the grind. I love seeing guys like this in spring training each year.