Daytona Tortuga’s first baseman Drew Davies (33) catches the ball and gets Clearwater Thresher’s Jonathan Hogart (43) out at first, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach. Nadia Zomorodian/News-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Prospect Wins Rookie of the Year Award

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jan 30, 2026 1:53 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds prospect Drew Davies has won the Australian Baseball League Rookie of the Year award.

Davies played in 39 games for the Adelaide Giants in the ABL and slashed .276/.366/.370 with 10 extra-base hits.

In 2025, the 20-year-old appeared in 81 games between the ACL Reds and Low-A Daytona, slashing .246/.385/.355 with 17 extra-base hits and eight stolen bases.

He signed a deal with the Reds in 2023.

“I really liked his swing,” former Cincinnati Reds player and scout Donald Lutz said. “It looked really good. I liked his aggression. He’s got a good body. He has the tools to be a really good baseball player. When it comes down to it, the Reds think he’s got what it takes.”

He plays first base, but can also play the outfield. He will most likely start the 2026 season in Daytona with the Tortugas.

You can see the full press release and all of the award winners here.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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