Matt Davidson
Born: 3/26/1991 in Yucaipa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-08-11 | Final Game: 2022-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs
Full name: Matthew Glen Davidson
Biography
Matt Davidson, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents primarily as a position player during his career from 2013 to 2022. He played in a total of 311 games, where he made a notable impact with his power-hitting ability, amassing 54 home runs and driving in 157 runs. Over the course of his career, Davidson recorded 221 hits, culminating in a batting average of .220. Despite the challenges of maintaining a consistent batting average, his ability to hit for power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for.
Davidson's career coincided with an era of increased emphasis on power hitting in Major League Baseball, where many players sought to elevate their performance through home runs. His contributions were particularly recognized during his time in the league, reflecting the changing landscape of baseball dynamics. Davidson retired after the 2022 season, leaving behind a legacy of a player who embraced the power-oriented approach that defined the decade. While he finished with no stolen bases, his role as a slugger underscored his dedication to driving in runs and providing offensive firepower.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2.84 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 1003 | 109 | 221 | 46 | 1 | 54 | 157 | 0 | 88 | 381 | 0.220 | 0.290 | 0.430 | 0.719 | -354.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 31 | 76 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 0.237 | 107.6 |
| 2016 | CHW | AL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CHW | AL | 118 | 414 | 43 | 91 | 16 | 1 | 26 | 68 | 0 | 19 | 165 | 0.220 | -629.0 |
| 2018 | CHW | AL | 126 | 434 | 51 | 99 | 23 | 0 | 20 | 62 | 0 | 52 | 165 | 0.228 | 167.1 |
| 2020 | CIN | NL | 22 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.163 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | AZ | NL | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 8 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC4 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 62 | 491 | 21 | 6 | 37 |
| 3B | 77 | 70 | 44 | 108 | 8 | 16 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ARI | 3B | 20 | 18 | 10 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | CHA | 1B | 19 | 18 | 140 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 2017 | CHA | 3B | 34 | 32 | 14 | 49 | 3 | 7 |
| 2018 | CHA | P | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHA | 1B | 45 | 41 | 335 | 13 | 2 | 23 |
| 2018 | CHA | 3B | 14 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CIN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | ARI | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | OAK | 3B | 6 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| First Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 77 |
| Designated Hitter | 140 |