Sports Playing in Mexico just weeks ago, 29-year-old Rays rookie Johnny Davis endures rags-to-riches path to MLB September 18, 2019 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Comments Off on Playing in Mexico just weeks ago, 29-year-old Rays rookie Johnny Davis endures rags-to-riches path to MLB A native of Compton, Johnny Davis took a long road to the majors, spending time playing in Mexico and an independent league.