Ben Davis, baseball player, 1998-2004

Ben Davis

Born: 3/10/1977 in Chester, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-09-25 | Final Game: 2004-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Mark Christopher Davis

Biography

Ben Davis was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004. Born in 1977, Davis played primarily as a position player over the course of his career, appearing in 486 games. He was known for his power-hitting ability, as evidenced by his 38 home runs and 204 RBIs, contributing significantly to his teamsโ€™ offensive efforts during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Davis finished his career with a batting average of .237 and recorded a total of 358 hits. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 9 bases throughout his time in the league. His playing style reflected the transition period of baseball in the late 90s, characterized by a growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Although his career was relatively shorter than some of his contemporaries, Davis's contributions to the game during this era remain noteworthy, marking him as a recognizable figure in the landscape of early 21st-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
486 1512 168 358 77 2 38 204 9 153 385 0.237 0.306 0.366 0.672 -3075.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 1 17 1 0 0
C 465 403 2791 175 25 41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 465
First Base 4
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 SEA AL $1,400,000
2003 SEA AL $1,000,000
2002 SEA AL $350,000
2001 SDN NL $235,000
1999 SDN NL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $3,185,000