Meet Jared Davis: The 17th-Round Pick Who Just Caught Fire

The House Always Wins Media Network | A’s Baseball Podcasts · Aug 25, 2026 · 26m

Jared Davis didn't exactly ease into his Lansing Lugnuts career—he kicked the door down. After arriving from the Arizona Complex League, the 17th-round pick immediately opened his Lugnuts tenure with five hits in his first five at-bats. Jesse Goldberg-Strassler breaks down what makes Davis so intriguing, from his unique batting stance and aggressive approach to the energy and personality he brings to the ballpark. We also dive into Pedro Pineda's breakout week, Breyson Guedes' power display, and Brian Arendt's massive three-run homer.

There's plenty more to unpack as the Lugnuts continue…