Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Arm: 45 | Field: 55 | Overall: 40
A 15th-round Draft pick in 2013 out of Central Arkansas, Davis wasn't considered much of a prospect during his first three pro seasons. He changed that perception in 2016 with a breakout performance at age 24 in the Florida State League, and then he held his own the following year over a full season in the Double-A Eastern League before a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. He built upon that success in 2018, earning a mid-season promotion to Triple-A, then became the first Central Arkansas product to reach the Major Leagues since 1991 when he received a September callup.
While undersized, Davis has excellent strength for his size and creates above-average bat speed from the right side. The result is sneaky power to all fields, though he does most of his damage to the pull side. That he finished third in walks in both the FSL and EL in back-to-back years (2016-17) highlights his ability to control the strike zone and work deep counts, although his patient approach does lead to some swing-and-miss. Davis' on-base skills also help him contribute on the basepaths, where his plus speed makes him a threat to steal 15-plus bases annually.
Davis spent much of his time between the outfield corners before shifting to center field in 2017. Though he took quickly to the position and has continued to make strides as a defender in subsequent years, he's probably going to be a better long-term fit in left field on account of his below-average arm strength. Statcast - Batting Season Pitches Batted Balls Barrels Barrel % Exit Velocity Launch Angle XBA XSLG WOBA XWOBA XWOBACON Hard Hit % K % BB % 2018 86 19 0 0.0 78.2 -5.3 .276 .329 .229 .298 .350 10.5 22.2 3.7 2019 394 61 2 3.3 83.0 10.7 .235 .374 .240 .302 .356 23.0 25.3 5.3 ALL 480 80 2 2.5 81.9 6.9 .245 .364 .238 .301 .354 20.0 24.6 4.9 MLB 40553 6.3 87.5 11.2 .251 .412 .317 .318 .371 34.5 21.7 8.3 Transactions Team Date Transaction 09/03/2019 Toronto Blue Jays recalled CF Jonathan Davis from Buffalo Bisons. 07/07/2019 Toronto Blue Jays optioned CF Jonathan Davis to Buffalo Bisons. 07/05/2019 Toronto Blue Jays recalled Jonathan Davis from Buffalo Bisons. 06/05/2019 Toronto Blue Jays optioned CF Jonathan Davis to Buffalo Bisons. 05/10/2019 Toronto Blue Jays recalled Jonathan Davis from Buffalo Bisons. 04/24/2019 Toronto Blue Jays optioned CF Jonathan Davis to Buffalo Bisons. 04/22/2019 Toronto Blue Jays sent OF Jonathan Davis on a rehab assignment to Buffalo Bisons. 04/18/2019 sent CF Jonathan Davis on a rehab assignment to Dunedin Blue Jays. 03/28/2019 Toronto Blue Jays placed CF Jonathan Davis on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2019. Right ankle sprain. 11/12/2018 Leones del Escogido placed OF Jonathan Davis on the reserve list. 10/13/2018 OF Jonathan Davis assigned to Leones del Escogido. 09/04/2018 Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of CF Jonathan Davis from Buffalo Bisons. 07/12/2018 CF Jonathan Davis assigned to Buffalo Bisons from New Hampshire Fisher Cats. 01/25/2018 Toronto Blue Jays invited non-roster LF Jonathan Davis to spring training. 04/03/2017 CF Jonathan Davis assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Dunedin Blue Jays. 03/17/2017 OF Jonathan Davis assigned to Toronto Blue Jays. 10/28/2016 OF Jonathan Davis assigned to Indios de Mayaguez. 10/28/2016 Indios de Mayaguez placed OF Jonathan Davis on the reserve list. 03/16/2016 LF J.D. Davis assigned to Toronto Blue Jays. 09/24/2015 Dunedin Blue Jays activated RF Jonathan Davis from the 7-day disabled list. 08/19/2015 Dunedin Blue Jays placed LF J.D. Davis on the 7-day disabled list. 07/09/2015 Dunedin Blue Jays activated LF J.D. Davis from the 7-day disabled list. 07/02/2015 Dunedin Blue Jays placed LF J.D. Davis on the 7-day disabled list. 06/04/2015 Dunedin Blue Jays activated LF J.D. Davis from the 7-day disabled list. 05/26/2015 Dunedin Blue Jays placed LF J.D. Davis on the 7-day disabled list. 05/15/2015 LF J.D. Davis assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays from Lansing Lugnuts. 05/01/2015 Lansing Lugnuts activated LF J.D. Davis from the 7-day disabled list. 04/06/2015 LF Jonathan Davis assigned to Lansing Lugnuts from Vancouver Canadians. 08/29/2014 LF Jonathan Davis assigned to Vancouver Canadians from GCL Blue Jays. 08/27/2014 LF Jonathan Davis assigned to GCL Blue Jays from Vancouver Canadians. 06/10/2014 LF Jonathan Davis assigned to Vancouver Canadians from Bluefield Blue Jays. 06/18/2013 OF Jonathan Davis assigned to Bluefield Blue Jays. 06/13/2013 Toronto Blue Jays signed OF Jonathan Davis.
