Worth Noting
Experienced success at the junior college level due to his excellent command...has the ability to be in the Salukis' pitching rotation.

Pre-SIU
Comes to SIU from the College of Southern Idaho (the same junior college that produced former Saluki catcher Toby Barnett), where he registered 18 wins in two years...finished his junior college stint by striking out 50 batters in 67.2 innings...ranked regionally in three categories...prior to junior college, was a three-time all-area and two-time all-conference pitcher/third baseman at Lakes High School.

Personal
Full name is Ryan Anthony Davis...majors in Sociology...born August 20, 1982...son of Darrel and Linda Davis...has one brother, Matthew...following graduation, wants to get into the fire academy.