30, Davis signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates and he began the season in the rotation at Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, going 6–9 with a 4.41 ERA in 21 games, 20 starts. Davis went a season-high eight innings to win his final Triple-A start against the Charlotte Knights on July 22, allowing two runs on seven hits. He was called up to Pittsburgh where he made appearances, going 2–4 with a 5.29 ERA in 34 innings. Davis made his first start against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 10, holding the Phillies to no earned runs on four hits and four walks over six innings. He declined a minor league assignment on December 10, 2008, becoming a free agent. He had been mentioned as possibly going to pitch in Japan, but instead re-signed with the Pirates. Personal life In Davis's spare time, he pursues an interest in taxidermy. His home was filled with trophies that he hunted and then stuffed and mounted himself, including the heads of 21 deer. References External links 1980 births Living people Akron Aeros players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Cleveland State Cougars baseball players Cleveland Indians players Columbus RedStixx players Indianapolis Indians players Kinston Indians players Major League Baseball pitchers Baseball players from Tennessee Sportspeople from Chattanooga, Tennessee Pittsburgh Pirates players Seattle Mariners players Tacoma Rainiers players