Davis became an immediate impact player with the Mets when he came up in April of 2010. Davis, the son of former Major League pitcher, Ron Davis took New York by storm. In his rookie year, he hit 19 home runs and drove in 71 runs. His home run total was tied for the second highest by a rookie in Mets history.
In his injury shortened 2011 season, he still hit .302 in 36 games. In the 2012 season, even though he only hit .227, he did hit 32 home runs. Due to his injuries and inconsistencies, the Mets traded him to the Pirates in the 2014 season.
Mets fans remember Davis admirably for the positive buzz he created for the Mets when they really needed a star.
In his honor, we present the Mets Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day to Ike Davis.
"I think he's going to be one of the premier first basemen in baseball."
--Terry Collins, sizing up Davis early in his career
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