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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | SDP | NL | 76 | 266 | 29 | 65 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 2 | 25 | 70 | 0.244 | -752.8 |
| 2000 | SDP | NL | 43 | 130 | 12 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 35 | 0.223 | -454.9 |
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 138 | 448 | 56 | 107 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 57 | 4 | 66 | 112 | 0.239 | -656.6 |
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 80 | 228 | 24 | 59 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 43 | 1 | 18 | 58 | 0.259 | -217.7 |
| 2003 | SEA | AL | 80 | 246 | 25 | 58 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 0 | 18 | 61 | 0.236 | -632.8 |
| 2004 | CHW | AL | 54 | 160 | 21 | 37 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 0.231 | -360.7 |
| 2004 | SEA | AL | 14 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.091 | -360.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | SDN | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SDN | C | 74 | 71 | 471 | 29 | 7 | 7 |
| 2000 | SDN | C | 38 | 34 | 236 | 17 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | SDN | C | 135 | 122 | 845 | 60 | 9 | 14 |
| 2001 | SDN | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SEA | C | 77 | 55 | 416 | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | SEA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SEA | C | 73 | 66 | 421 | 24 | 4 | 9 |
| 2004 | CHA | C | 53 | 44 | 329 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | SEA | C | 14 | 11 | 71 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
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 | ||