College
Davis played college baseball for California State University,Fullerton. In 2003 (his freshman year),he was granted a redshirt season. [2]
In 2004,Davis played shortstop in 41 games (32 of them as a starter). He hit .295 on the year,collecting 10 multiple-hit games,including two three-hit games,where he collected four runs batted in (RBI) —one on Apr. 9 vs. Pacific and the other in the Regional-clinching win over Pepperdine on June 6. Davis had a six-game hitting streak from Mar. 13 to Mar. 24,hitting .381 (8-for-21) over that span. He was 16-for-46 (.348) with runners in scoring position (RISP) and collected 13 of his 21 RBI with two outs. Davis also led the team with a .600 average (9-for-15) when leading off an inning. [2]
In 2005,Davis emerged as the full-time Titan shortstop. He played in 62 games (starting 51) and hitting a majority of the time in the leadoff spot. Davis hit .325 on the year,good for third-best on the team,and 15th in the Big West Conference. He was ranked fifth in the conference with 50 runs scored and second with eight triples (ranking second all-time in single-season triples,in Fullerton’s record book). Davis led the Titans with 17 stolen bases (in 19 attempts),finishing just behind Cal Poly's Brandon Roberts (20) for the top conference spot. Davis also matched his career-high two home runs in 2005 (one of which was his first-ever grand slam on Feb. 27 at UNLV). Davis’longest hitting streak lasted seven games (from May 22 to June 6),where he hit .358 (10-for-28) over that span. Davis tallied 20 multiple-hit games,collecting three hits on eight occasions and four hits on May 1,where he went 4-for-5,with 4 RBI,while scoring four runs against UC Santa Barbara. Davis tied a career-high with four RBI on two occasions (Feb. 27 vs. UNLV and May 1 vs. UC Santa Barbara). He moved over to play as a second baseman for an injured Justin Turner in two games,on April 8–9. Davis tallied a team-high 8 assists on May 3 vs. San Diego State. He earned first-team All-Big West recognition and was also a member of the Fullerton Regional all-tournament team. Davis earned second-team,ABCA/Rawlings West Region honors. He was drafted in the 46th round (1,377th overall) by the Cleveland Indians in the 2005 Major League Baseball draft,but elected not to sign. [2]
In July,2005 Davis became the Titans' 15th player to play with the US National team. [3] While playing with the US National team,he started 16 games (playing in 20 games overall),hit .275,with two triples,and four RBI. He had two stolen bases (on four attempts). Davis also led the team in assists with 58. [4]
In 2006,Davis played in 64 games,while hitting .351 on the year. He had 15 stolen bases (in 22 attempts),13 doubles,5 triples,and his collegiate career-high 5 home runs. Davis also had 39 RBI on the year. [5]
