Top 40 Pitchers in 2009 Draft

[Stotle]

What do you think is a good MLB comparison for Davidson other than Wright?

Wright isn't bad. I don't generally like player comps (especially with regards to the draft) because skill sets tend to evolve and it's not too often that they match-up completely.

I'd think he's closer to a thicker Chipper Jones. Lots of leverage in his swing. Handles himself well defensively with a strong arm. 35-40 HR pop at his peak. Capable of hitting around .300. Anyway, not perfect but that type of player. Of course, Jones is Hall-bound, so I'm not saying, "Draft Davidson and expect Chipper." But I think their ultimate ceilings would be similar.

[rhall]

What do you think is a good MLB comparison for Davidson other than Wright?

Stotle knows Davidson better than I do, but the impression I've gathered of him so far has me thinking more Troy Glaus than David Wright. Davidson's best tools are probably his power and arm strength - just like Glaus. IIRC, there are differing reports on how much Davidson will hit for average. I don't think Davidson is the overall athlete that Wright is/was, and that's why I don't think Davidson will be as good on the bases or as a defender.

EDIT: Although I have to agree with Stotle that comps shouldn't be taken too seriously. They can be good convo pieces, I guess.

[Stotle]

Stotle knows Davidson better than I do, but the impression I've gathered of him so far has me thinking more Troy Glaus than David Wright. Davidson's best tools are probably his power and arm strength - just like Glaus. IIRC, there are differing reports on how much Davidson will hit for average. I don't think Davidson is the overall athlete that Wright is/was, and that's why I don't think Davidson will be as good on the bases or as a defender.

EDIT: Although I have to agree with Stotle that comps shouldn't be taken too seriously. They can be good convo pieces, I guess.

I was thinking about Glaus, but he's pretty big (I think he has close to 55 lbs on Davidson) and I think Davidson is closer to .290 than .250 when all is said and done. Otherwise, I agree.

[allstar1579]

I guess I should probably say in the interest of discussion, that comps for HS kids are pointless, but I through Wright out there because I think he will hit .300-.310 with 30+ HR. He may drop down a bit like Stotle said and end up in the .290 range, I'm just giving him the benefit of the doubt.

Defensively and on the bases you are completely correct, he isn't the athlete that Wright is, or at least hasn't shown it yet, but maybe a better comparison could be made to Crede.

Either way, he's got legit power, should hit for a decent average, and WORST case moves to first where his power does play. I don't think he's quite got the overall hitting that Hosmer had, but if he came out last year, I take him after Hosmer and before Smoak if that helps at all.