Butch Davis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1994)
Butch Davis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1994 for 5 teams, including the Kansas City Royals, a span of 12 seasons. In 166 career games, he hit .243 with 110 hits, 7 home runs, and 50 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-08-23
- Last Game
- 1994-07-31
Full name: Wallace McArthur Davis
Negro Leagues (season totals). Additive Retrosheet-digitized totals for seasons not already in the logs above; they are not summed into the career line. No team/league breakdown is available, and coverage may be partial.
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 324.0 | 306.0 | 58.0 | 103.0 | 17.0 | 13.0 | 3.0 | 48.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 25.0 | .337 | .372 | .507 | .879 |
| 1949 | 216.0 | 202.0 | 34.0 | 72.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 25.0 | 11.0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | .356 | .393 | .475 | .868 |
| Listed seasons · 2 | 540 | 508 | 92 | 175 | 25 | 18 | 5 | 73 | 24 | 1 | 33 | .344 | — | — | — |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 453 | 56 | 110 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 50 | 13 | 20 | 83 | .243 | .274 | .380 | .654 | -591 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.
Career OBP .274 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 9.2% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | KCA | AL | 33 | 122 | 13 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 19 | .344 | .260 (+32%) | .324 (+11%) | .389 (+31%) | .714 (+21%) | 363.4 |
| 1984 | KCA | AL | 41 | 116 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 19 | .147 | .259 (-44%) | .322 (-35%) | .384 (-42%) | .707 (-39%) | -719.5 |
| 1987 | PIT | NL | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 13 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAN | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | TEX | AL | 62 | 159 | 24 | 39 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 28 | .245 | .265 (-7%) | .332 (-18%) | .403 (+3%) | .735 (-6%) | -235.2 |
| 1994 | TEX | AL | 4 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 166 | 453 | 56 | 110 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 50 | 13 | 20 | 83 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -591 | ||
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 (166 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 83 | 225 | 28 | 64 | 1 | 30 | .284 |
| Away | 83 | 228 | 28 | 46 | 6 | 20 | .202 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-07-31 | TEX | LAA | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-07-30 | TEX | LAA | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-07-29 | TEX | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-07-28 | TEX | LAA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-15 | TEX | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-09-11 | TEX | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-09-08 | TEX | NYY | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-22 | TEX | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-21 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-08-18 | TEX | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 95 |
| Center Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 31 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Salary History
Butch Davis's recorded salaries total $130,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 1983 to 1994. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | TEX | AL | $130,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $130,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | Greenville | NC | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Butch Davis: the record in brief
Butch Davis's major league career runs from a debut on August 23, 1983 to a final game on July 31, 1994. The season rows list, in order, the Kansas City Royals (1983 through 1984), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1988 to 1989), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1991), and the Texas Rangers (1993 through 1994). Davis, born on June 19, 1958, in Williamston, NC, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-0 and 185 pounds. Butch Davis was the playing name; the full given name is Wallace McArthur.
Davis finished with 110 hits from 453 at bats in 166 games, which works out to .243, along with 7 homers and 50 runs batted in. Davis got on base at a .274 rate and slugged .380 (.654 OPS). The league as a whole hit .260 across Davis's seasons, which puts the .243 career mark 6.6% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 42, in 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butch Davis
- What years did Butch Davis play?
- Butch Davis played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1994.
- Was Butch Davis a pitcher?
- No. Butch Davis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Butch Davis hit?
- Butch Davis hit 7 career home runs with 110 hits.
- What teams did Butch Davis play for?
- Butch Davis played for 5 teams: the Kansas City Royals (1983–1984), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1988–1989), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1991), and the Texas Rangers (1993–1994).
- What were Butch Davis's career stats?
- In 166 games, Butch Davis had 110 hits, 7 home runs, 50 RBI, 56 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .243 batting average.
- How much did Butch Davis earn in his career?
- Butch Davis's recorded salaries total $130,000 over 1 season, in 1993. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 1983 to 1994. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Butch Davis's salary?
- Butch Davis's recorded salary was $130,000 in 1993.
- What position did Butch Davis play?
- Butch Davis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Butch Davis and how much did he weigh?
- Butch Davis was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Butch Davis hit each season?
- Butch Davis's home runs by season: 2 in 1983, 2 in 1984, 0 in 1987, 0 in 1988, 0 in 1989, 0 in 1991, 3 in 1993, and 0 in 1994. His most in one season was 3, in 1993.
- What was Butch Davis's career batting average?
- Butch Davis batted .243 over his career, with 110 hits in 453 at bats.
- How many RBI did Butch Davis have?
- Butch Davis drove in 50 runs in his career.
- Is Butch Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Butch Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.