Falcons grad leans college despite being tabbed by Rockies
MARC BUCKHOUT ~ MANAGING EDITOR ~ 6/16/2010

Just like his father some 31 years ago Major League Baseball has come calling for the skills possessed by 2010 Cactus Shadows graduate Logan Davis.
Davis, the son of Mark Davis, the 1989 Cy Young Award winner as the closer for the San Diego Padres, was drafted by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in the 38th round of the June Amateur draft.
Davis, the 1,160th player picked was following along online when he heard his name called.
“I’d talked to a few teams that said they had interest in me, but I really had no idea how high or low I’d go,” he said. “I have some other friends who got drafted, so I was listening for their names too. When I heard my name it was a great feeling. I was hoping I’d get picked, but it was a surprise to actually here my name.”
As of Friday, Davis, a three-year varsity player for the Falcons, was waiting to hear what plans the Rockies have for the shortstop.
Barring something unexpected Davis said he anticipates going the college route, and playing at Hofstra, after signing a letter of intent back in November.
“I think Hofstra is most likely,” he said. “I like the school. It will be a change to go to the east coast. I’m looking forward to it. They’ve shown interest in me since the start of my junior year.”
After a three-year varsity career, that saw Davis help the Falcons to a 58-27 record and three state tournament appearances at shortstop and as the team’s leadoff man, the 18-year-old knows what he needs to do to succeed at the next level.
“I can improve a lot and the biggest thing will just be getting bigger and stronger,” he said.
In November Hofstra coach Patrick Anderson said he was looking forward to adding the Cave Creek resident to
the program.
“Logan brings excitement to the field every day,” he said. “His size, athleticism and his knowledge of the game from being around such a high level of baseball with his dad’s career will allow him to make an immediate impact on our program. When recruiting Logan we saw such a competitive edge to him that he will not be fazed when playing at such a high level that we play at.”
Davis is spending the summer playing on a Connie Mack team, keeping his skills sharp before continuing his career at either the college level or in the Rockies organization.
After being drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1979 Mark Davis debuted in the Majors in 1980. During a 15-season career he spent time with the Phillies, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves and Milwaukee Brewers. He currently works in the
Royals organization.