The Mets lowest draft pick to sign from the 2015 class was 29th rounder Seth Davis who was the 869th player taken overall. He became just the third player ever drafted from the Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.
Davis left with the school record for innings pitched (275) and strikeouts (331) while finishing with a career 3.01 ERA and 20 wins. His 12.61 strikeouts per nine innings in the 2015 season for the Vikings was he fourth best in the nation. He struck out 16 in one complete game outing and picked off four baserunners in another. Kingsport Mets guru Mark Davis (@kmetsfan) said this about Seth, “He has one of the best pick off moves to first I’ve ever seen.”
The 22-year old left-hander made his pro debut in 2015 with the Kingsport Mets of the Appalachian League. Seth pitched in 11 regular season games for the Mets going 0-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. He walked only three batters in 19.1 innings and struck out 22.
Davis didn’t allow a run until his sixth professional appearance and four of the six runs he allowed were in one outing. He had one save in two opportunities with the successful one coming in his last regular season game. He pitched in one playoff game going three scoreless innings allowing one hit and striking out five.
The short lefty (5’10) has a good curveball, great pickoff move, short arm action, and comes right over the top with his arm angle. Here you can watch a video of him pitching in July for Kingsport and you can see his good breaking ball in this second video from his college days.
Do you have any more insight on his “stuff” in terms of velo and command?
Also, is he a 2-pitch pitcher, or does he work in a changeup or cutter as well?
Heard the fastball was in 90-93 MPH range but that is according to ballpark guns which tend to be off. Haven’t talked to a scout who saw him first hand yet. He does use a changeup as well.
Thanks Michael. If the curve ball is legit, then a very interesting arm to have. Probably too short to be a SP long term I’d guess, but could be a very solid BP arm
Ya I think he probably profiles as a BP arm long-term but definitely an interesting guy considering he was a 29th rounder.
Exactly what I was thinking.
BTW, nice scoops on the Colon signing and Cuddyer retirement! You need to get out more!!
LOL, thank you!
I know that he has a big upside with a knack for striking guys out. He is exceptional at fielding his position. His college innings pitched show that he has a very strong arm.
He is currently a 3 pitch guy with solid off speed put out pitches. Pounds the strikezone.
Thanks! Any relation to Seth?
Yes Sir! Very proud Papa!
That’s great! Congrats for all he has done so far and good luck to him!
Seth is back at Instructional leagues.