Harley Davidson can reflect on his career, and sees it reaching its fruition.

The Northampton senior, who has been a mainstay on the team at shortstop the past three seasons, is ready to take the next step. Davidson has taken on a leadership role with the Kids this spring, and he has committed to continuing his career at Louisburg Junior College in North Carolina, the first step in an anticipated larger one to playing baseball on a bigger stage.

Until then, Davidson has his sights on a deep run into the postseason.

For him, however, it is all about baseball.

"It has been a little frustrating so far," said Davidson about his team that had a 3-3 record through its first six games. "We haven't been hitting the ball like we are capable of doing. We have been working to be a better team.

"We have the capability to be a contender. We need to get some big hits, and it will come together for us."

Davidson began to recognize the club's potential after last season that saw a number of underclassmen mature along the way.

"I think we are finally coming together as a team," noted Davidson. "We had a number of younger players here last season and all of them gained some valuable experience last season. I think all of us seniors have worked hard to become good leaders and we all have the ability to be better."

Head coach Mick Sugra also has seen the evolution in his player.

"This year he has really stepped into a leadership role for us," said Sugra about Davidson. "He (Davidson) takes the younger kids under his wings and helps them out. He steps up to get jobs done and he really loves his teammates."

Davidson remembered his early days in the Kids' program and how he acclimated himself.

"I have been playing on a number of teams since I was young and my transition wasn't that bad," he said. "I really didn't have that big of an adjustment. I was fortunate to play at shortstop, and I knew I had to work on my hitting."

He also sees his team's role in the Skyline Division of the East Penn Conference as a challenging one.

"It is like the National League East of the conference," said Davidson. "It (division) is very competitive. We are all knocking each other off, but we are always ready to come out swinging against any team.

"It can be very demanding mentally playing these teams. High school baseball is different than playing summer ball."

Davidson, who has been spending his summer playing at the Lehigh Valley Baseball Academy, estimates that he plays approximately 100 games. He credits the tutelage of staff members Dylan Dando and Rich Frankenfield in shaping his success.

He also credits the guidance and direction of his father Harley, one of five in the family with the same first name.

"My dad didn't play baseball, but he taught me everything I know," said the younger Davidson. "He will always be my coach. He knows my game better than anyone else. He can see things that no one else can and knows how to correct them."

He also is anxious for some new surroundings during the summer.

"I'll have a great opportunity to play baseball there," said Davidson about Louisburg where he will begin a major in business administration. "I have a chance to play baseball basically throughout the whole year.

"There is new blood down there and a new talent level. I'll be looking forward to it."

For the time being, though, Davidson envisions his team gradually being in the hunt.

"Right now, it might be too early to see how we can finish," he said. "We need to get some big hits. Once we do, it will come together for us."