[citation needed] Davis was the 318th pick overall of the 1989 June Amateur Draft, chosen out of Rezin Orr High School by the New York Mets.
[citation needed] In 2000, Davis' .334 batting average was fifth-best in the league; he added 22 home runs and 21 stolen bases.
[citation needed] In 2002 Davis hit only .287 with 21 home runs; he still led all American-born players in the KBO in batting average.
His 2004 season featured a .323 batting average, 24 homers, and a league-leading 90 runs scored (tying Park Yong-taik).
With a .323 batting average, 24 home runs, and 86 RBI, Davis earned a 2005 KBO League Golden Glove Award.