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My Take
Ike Davis interests me less as a star than as a study in the working ballplayer's grind. A 6-foot-5 first baseman who also pitched, he led his Arizona high school to three straight titles, then carved out a big-league run across the Mets, Pirates, Athletics, and Yankees. I find the pitcher-turned-slugger background quietly compelling; understanding the mound tends to sharpen a hitter's eye. He never reached Cooperstown heights, but bouncing among four franchises over seven seasons takes a resilience the box scores never fully capture. I respect that durability, and the unglamorous craft of just keeping a roster spot.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ike Davis
- Name (Japanese)
- アイク・デイビス
- Reading
- あいく・でいびす
- Born
- March 22, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Edina, Minnesota, United States
- Height
- 195 cm
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Chaparral High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ike Davis born?
Born March 22, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Ike Davis from?
Ike Davis is from Edina, Minnesota, United States.
What does Ike Davis do?
Ike Davis works as baseball player.
How tall is Ike Davis?
Ike Davis is 195 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.