Jeff DaVanon
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1999-2007)
Jeff DaVanon was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007 for 4 teams, including the Anaheim Angels, a span of 9 seasons. In 528 career games, he hit .259 with 333 hits, 33 home runs, and 150 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 363.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1999-09-07
- Last Game
- 2007-09-30
Full name: Jeffrey Graham DaVanon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528 | 1,288 | 205 | 333 | 57 | 13 | 33 | 150 | 59 | 185 | 268 | .259 | .349 | .400 | .749 | 363 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career OPS .749 vs. league average .760 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ANA | AL | 7 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | 40 | 88 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 29 | .193 | .263 (-27%) | .332 (-16%) | .426 (-4%) | .758 (-9%) | -154.3 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | 16 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | ANA | AL | 123 | 330 | 56 | 93 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 43 | 17 | 42 | 59 | .282 | .264 (+7%) | .332 (+8%) | .422 (+6%) | .754 (+7%) | 492.9 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | 108 | 285 | 41 | 79 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 34 | 18 | 46 | 54 | .277 | .266 (+4%) | .335 (+11%) | .427 (-2%) | .762 (+3%) | 281.5 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | 108 | 225 | 42 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 39 | 44 | .231 | .264 (-13%) | .330 (+5%) | .418 (-26%) | .749 (-12%) | -337.4 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | 87 | 221 | 38 | 64 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 10 | 31 | 42 | .290 | .269 (+8%) | .336 (+10%) | .431 (+4%) | .768 (+7%) | 300.7 |
| 2007 | ARI | NL | 13 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 26 | 63 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 19 | .238 | .268 (-11%) | .335 (-8%) | .422 (-32%) | .758 (-21%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 528 | 1,288 | 205 | 333 | 57 | 13 | 33 | 150 | 59 | 185 | 268 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 583 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (528 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 263 | 646 | 82 | 170 | 15 | 65 | .263 |
| Away | 265 | 642 | 123 | 163 | 18 | 85 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-30 | OAK | LAA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-22 | OAK | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-21 | OAK | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-09-19 | OAK | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-18 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-09-16 | OAK | TEX | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-09-15 | OAK | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-14 | OAK | TEX | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-13 | OAK | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-12 | OAK | SEA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ANA | OF | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ANA | OF | 29 | 22 | 45 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | ANA | OF | 10 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ANA | OF | 115 | 82 | 229 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | ANA | OF | 81 | 53 | 142 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | LAA | OF | 63 | 33 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | ARI | OF | 58 | 44 | 92 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | ARI | OF | 8 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | OAK | OF | 25 | 15 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 65 |
| Center Field | 170 |
| Right Field | 193 |
| Designated Hitter | 65 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ARI | NL | $1,250,000 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | $525,000 |
| 2005 | LAA | AL | $925,000 |
| 2004 | ANA | AL | $375,000 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | $207,500 |
| 2000 | ANA | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,482,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 1993, 1994, 1995 |
Most Similar Players
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Jeff DaVanon (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jeff DaVanon: the record in brief
According to the bio, Jeff DaVanon debuted on September 7, 1999 and played a final game on September 30, 2007. Club by club, the record runs the Anaheim Angels (1999 to 2004), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2006 to 2007), and the Oakland Athletics (2007). DaVanon, an outfielder by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6'0" and 185 pounds. The birth record reads December 8, 1973, in San Diego, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Jeffrey Graham.
The batting record for DaVanon: 528 games, 333 hits in 1,288 at bats, and a .259 average; the totals also include 33 home runs, 150 RBI, and 59 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .349 and the slugging percentage .400, for an OPS of .749. DaVanon hit .259 while the league hit .266 over the same span, a figure close to average. The home run peak was 12 in 2003 with the Anaheim Angels. The hits column peaks at 93, in 2003.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jeff DaVanon
- What years did Jeff DaVanon play?
- Jeff DaVanon played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007.
- Was Jeff DaVanon a pitcher?
- No. Jeff DaVanon was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jeff DaVanon hit?
- Jeff DaVanon hit 33 career home runs with 333 hits.
- What was Jeff DaVanon's career batting average?
- Jeff DaVanon batted .259 over his career, with 333 hits in 1,288 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jeff DaVanon have?
- Jeff DaVanon drove in 150 runs in his career.
- Is Jeff DaVanon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jeff DaVanon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.