Height
5'11"
Weight
225 lbs
Age
26
College
Louisville
Draft
2021, Rd 1, #1
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsF
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 192 | 0.17983194 | 15 | 53 | 0.55512357 | 5 | 107 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Henry Davis's $0.8M pre-arbitration deal with Pittsburgh earns a C- CVI, reflecting the challenging reality of a former first overall pick still searching for his MLB identity. The Pirates are essentially paying replacement-level wages for what amounts to a depth piece behind the plate, which makes financial sense given Davis's struggles to establish himself as an everyday catcher despite his draft pedigree. While catcher remains one of the scarcest positions in baseball, Davis hasn't demonstrated the defensive reliability or offensive consistency needed to command a regular starting role, making this a low-risk proposition for a Pirates organization still building toward contention. The modest salary provides Pittsburgh flexibility to develop Davis further without significant financial commitment, but the C- CVI reflects concerns that a player drafted to be a franchise cornerstone is trending more toward utility depth than difference-maker. Given the Pirates' patient rebuilding timeline, this represents a reasonable gamble on untapped potential, though the grade suggests expectations should remain tempered for immediate impact.
Performance Analysis
Henry Davis grades as a solid performer among MLB catchers, earning a C+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.181 batting average and a 0.556 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 15 home runs and 51 RBI through 186 games (a 13-HR, 44-RBI pace over a full season), he brings limited power to the lineup. At 26, Henry is a player entering his prime window filling a role on the Pirates roster. A 186-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs SD | W 7-1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mon, 4/6 | vs SD | L 0-5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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