8/31/09

Ike Davis named to USA’s World Cup team

Minor league first baseman Ike Davis, the Mets 2008 first round draft pick, has been named to the United States World Cup team.

The 6-foot-5 first baseman had previously appeared on the 18-and-under and 16-and-under World Cup team.  This year’s World Cup will be held from Sept. 9-27 in Europe.

Davis has also been named to the Surprise Rafters roster in the Arizona Fall League.

Davis, in 54 games with the Binghamton Mets, has hit .307 / .409 / .442 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI.