AA St. Paul Saints

Saints Go Overseas For Veteran Bat

Published on March 26, 2007 under American Association (AA)
St. Paul Saints News Release


ST. PAUL, MN (March 26, 2007) - Every great team needs a veteran leader that can mentor younger players and form a cohesive unit. The St. Paul Saints have found that today signing 18-year veteran outfielder Jay Davis.

The 36 year-old Davis spent seven of the last eight seasons with the Hanwha Eagles in Korea. Last season he hit .297 with 20 homers and 80 RBI and during his seven-year stint in South Korea he had a .284 career average. He holds the longest tenure by any foreigner in the Korean Baseball Organization.

The only season during those eight years that Davis didn't spend in Korea was in 2003 when he played for the Cordoba Coffee Growers and Monterrey Sultans of the Mexico League. He hit .316 and had 11 homers while leading the league in doubles with 31.

"Jay has been playing in Korea where he has put up some impressive numbers," said Saints manager George Tsamis. "We are very excited to have him. We think he can come in here and be a key part of our lineup and make a big impact for us."

The 6'0", 185 pound lefty was a 12th round pick of the New York Mets in 1989 and was in their organization until 1995. He reached Triple-A Norfolk in 1994 and '95 before being released. He joined the Houston Astros organization in 1996 playing for Triple-A Tucson.

He spent two seasons with the Rio Grande White Wings of the Independent Texas-Louisiana League in 1997-98.

The Saints roster now stands at 11 players, six position players and five pitchers. Each American Association roster may have a maximum of 22 players.

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