Alvin Davis
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1992)
Alvin Davis was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992 for the Seattle Mariners and the California Angels, a span of 9 seasons. In 1,206 career games, he hit .280 with 1,189 hits, 160 home runs, and 683 RBI. Alvin Davis was an All-Star and a Rookie of the Year. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 16,260.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-04-11
- Last Game
- 1992-06-25
- Awards
- All-Star · Rookie of the Year
Full name: Alvin Glenn Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,206 | 4,240 | 568 | 1,189 | 220 | 10 | 160 | 683 | 7 | 685 | 558 | .280 | .380 | .450 | .830 | 16,260 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.
Career OBP .380 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.
Career SLG .450 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.
Career OPS .830 vs. league average .711 across their career seasons — +16.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SEA | AL | 152 | 567 | 80 | 161 | 34 | 3 | 27 | 116 | 5 | 97 | 78 | .284 | .259 (+9%) | .322 (+21%) | .384 (+29%) | .707 (+26%) | 3196.6 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | 155 | 578 | 78 | 166 | 33 | 1 | 18 | 78 | 1 | 90 | 71 | .287 | .257 (+12%) | .323 (+18%) | .390 (+13%) | .714 (+15%) | 2047.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 135 | 479 | 66 | 130 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 72 | 0 | 76 | 68 | .271 | .257 (+5%) | .325 (+15%) | .395 (+8%) | .720 (+11%) | 1297.5 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 157 | 580 | 86 | 171 | 37 | 2 | 29 | 100 | 0 | 72 | 84 | .295 | .262 (+12%) | .331 (+12%) | .415 (+24%) | .746 (+19%) | 2280.2 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 140 | 478 | 67 | 141 | 24 | 1 | 18 | 69 | 1 | 95 | 53 | .295 | .254 (+16%) | .317 (+30%) | .377 (+22%) | .695 (+26%) | 2870.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 142 | 498 | 84 | 152 | 30 | 1 | 21 | 95 | 0 | 101 | 49 | .305 | .254 (+20%) | .319 (+33%) | .375 (+32%) | .694 (+32%) | 3644.2 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 140 | 494 | 63 | 140 | 21 | 0 | 17 | 68 | 0 | 85 | 68 | .283 | .257 (+10%) | .324 (+19%) | .385 (+11%) | .710 (+15%) | 1769.8 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 145 | 462 | 39 | 102 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 69 | 0 | 56 | 78 | .221 | .255 (-14%) | .323 (-7%) | .384 (-13%) | .708 (-10%) | -765.9 |
| 1992 | CAL | AL | 40 | 104 | 5 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 9 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .322 (+3%) | .377 (-13%) | .699 (-6%) | -79.3 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 1,206 | 4,240 | 568 | 1,189 | 220 | 10 | 160 | 683 | 7 | 685 | 558 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 16,260 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1206 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 608 | 2101 | 330 | 618 | 101 | 380 | .294 |
| Away | 598 | 2139 | 238 | 571 | 59 | 303 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-06-25 | LAA | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-06-23 | LAA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-22 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-06-21 | LAA | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-06-19 | LAA | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-15 | LAA | TEX | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-14 | LAA | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-13 | LAA | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-10 | LAA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992-06-08 | LAA | CHW | L | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | SEA | 1B | 147 | 145 | 1271 | 94 | 11 | 108 |
| 1985 | SEA | 1B | 154 | 154 | 1438 | 103 | 13 | 131 |
| 1986 | SEA | 1B | 101 | 99 | 880 | 82 | 14 | 112 |
| 1987 | SEA | 1B | 157 | 157 | 1386 | 96 | 9 | 133 |
| 1988 | SEA | 1B | 115 | 114 | 980 | 65 | 6 | 111 |
| 1989 | SEA | 1B | 125 | 125 | 1106 | 81 | 10 | 119 |
| 1990 | SEA | 1B | 52 | 51 | 435 | 31 | 3 | 41 |
| 1991 | SEA | 1B | 14 | 13 | 116 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| 1992 | CAL | 1B | 22 | 20 | 191 | 13 | 1 | 20 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 887 |
| Designated Hitter | 300 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Player of the Week | Week of 1988-05-06 |
| 1984 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 1984 | TSN Rookie Player of the Year |
Salary History
Alvin Davis's recorded salaries total $6,912,500 over 7 seasons, 1985 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 1984 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CAL | AL | $800,000 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | $1,725,000 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | $1,475,000 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | $887,500 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | $400,000 |
| 1985 | SEA | AL | $225,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,912,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 23th | 2.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1984 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 26.0 | 392 | 0 |
| 1984 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 134.0 | 140 | 25 |
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Alvin Davis: the record in brief
Alvin Davis's major league career runs from a debut on April 11, 1984 to a final game on June 25, 1992. Club by club, the record runs the Seattle Mariners (1984 to 1991) and the California Angels (1992). Davis is listed as a first baseman at 6'1" and 195 pounds. The bio says Davis batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Davis was born on September 9, 1960, in Riverside, CA, USA. Davis's full given name, per the bio, is Alvin Glenn Davis.
Davis's career batting table shows 1,206 games, 4,240 at bats and 1,189 hits, a .280 average; the totals also include 160 homers and 683 RBI. The on-base percentage is .380 and the slugging percentage .450, for an OPS of .830. Over the seasons Davis played, league hitters batted .257; the .280 career figure is 9.0% above that. No season beat the 29 home runs Davis hit in 1987. 1987 produced Davis's most hits, 171 of them for the Seattle Mariners. The RBI column peaks at 116 in 1984.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alvin Davis
- What years did Alvin Davis play?
- Alvin Davis played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1992.
- Was Alvin Davis a pitcher?
- No. Alvin Davis was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Alvin Davis hit?
- Alvin Davis hit 160 career home runs with 1,189 hits.
- What teams did Alvin Davis play for?
- Alvin Davis played for 2 teams: the Seattle Mariners (1984–1991) and the California Angels (1992).
- Did Alvin Davis win an MVP award?
- No. Alvin Davis did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Alvin Davis win?
- Alvin Davis won the Rookie of the Year award (1984). He was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Alvin Davis's career stats?
- In 1,206 games, Alvin Davis had 1,189 hits, 160 home runs, 683 RBI, 568 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- How much did Alvin Davis earn in his career?
- Alvin Davis's recorded salaries total $6,912,500 over 7 seasons, 1985 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 1984 to 1992. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987.
- What was Alvin Davis's salary?
- Alvin Davis's last recorded salary was $800,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $1,725,000, in 1991, and his lowest was $225,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1992.
- What position did Alvin Davis play?
- Alvin Davis played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alvin Davis and how much did he weigh?
- Alvin Davis was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alvin Davis hit each season?
- Alvin Davis's home runs by season: 27 in 1984, 18 in 1985, 18 in 1986, 29 in 1987, 18 in 1988, 21 in 1989, 17 in 1990, 12 in 1991, and 0 in 1992. His most in one season was 29, in 1987.
- What was Alvin Davis's career batting average?
- Alvin Davis batted .280 over his career, with 1,189 hits in 4,240 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alvin Davis have?
- Alvin Davis drove in 683 runs in his career.