Chris Davis
Born: 3/17/1986 in Longview, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-06-26 | Final Game: 2020-09-11
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 255 lbs
Full name: Christopher Lyn Davis
Biography
Chris Davis, born in 1986, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2008 until his retirement in 2020. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Davis made a notable impact during his career, which spanned parts of several seasons. His pitching prowess was highlighted by a career record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0, showcasing his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a total of 3 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a reliable option on the mound, despite limited opportunities.
Davis was recognized for his potential early in his career, earning a Rookie of the Month award and securing an All-Star selection, marking him as a player to watch in the league. His contributions came during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the evolution of pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on analytics. While his playing time was relatively brief, Chris Davis's career remains a testament to the talent and tenacity required to succeed in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1417 | 4978 | 707 | 1160 | 228 | 5 | 295 | 780 | 19 | 555 | 1852 | 0.233 | 0.315 | 0.459 | 0.774 | 6165.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEX | AL | 80 | 295 | 51 | 84 | 23 | 2 | 17 | 55 | 1 | 20 | 88 | 0.285 | 848.7 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | 113 | 391 | 48 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 59 | 0 | 24 | 150 | 0.238 | -372.8 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 45 | 120 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 40 | 0.192 | -450.1 |
| 2011 | BAL | AL | 31 | 123 | 16 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 0.276 | -47.7 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 28 | 76 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.250 | -47.7 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 139 | 515 | 75 | 139 | 20 | 0 | 33 | 85 | 2 | 37 | 169 | 0.270 | 1381.7 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | 160 | 584 | 103 | 167 | 42 | 1 | 53 | 138 | 4 | 72 | 199 | 0.286 | 4728.1 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | 127 | 450 | 65 | 88 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 72 | 2 | 60 | 173 | 0.196 | 96.1 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 160 | 573 | 100 | 150 | 31 | 0 | 47 | 117 | 2 | 84 | 208 | 0.262 | 3395.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 157 | 566 | 99 | 125 | 21 | 0 | 38 | 84 | 1 | 88 | 219 | 0.221 | 999.1 |
| 2017 | BAL | AL | 128 | 456 | 65 | 98 | 15 | 1 | 26 | 61 | 1 | 61 | 195 | 0.215 | -213.4 |
| 2018 | BAL | AL | 128 | 470 | 40 | 79 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 49 | 2 | 41 | 192 | 0.168 | -2443.3 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 105 | 307 | 26 | 55 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 139 | 0.179 | -1240.4 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 16 | 52 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.115 | -481.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0.185 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALWC | BAL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2012 | ALWC | BAL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 2012 | ALDS1 | BAL | 5 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1147 | 1086 | 9204 | 573 | 52 | 1002 |
| 3B | 93 | 86 | 63 | 110 | 17 | 14 |
| OF | 75 | 72 | 127 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TEX | 1B | 51 | 46 | 358 | 34 | 1 | 52 |
| 2008 | TEX | 3B | 32 | 31 | 31 | 44 | 3 | 5 |
| 2009 | TEX | 1B | 100 | 92 | 845 | 47 | 3 | 82 |
| 2009 | TEX | 3B | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | TEX | 1B | 41 | 30 | 269 | 22 | 2 | 27 |
| 2010 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | BAL | 1B | 16 | 14 | 144 | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | BAL | 3B | 17 | 17 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 | TEX | 1B | 15 | 10 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 | TEX | 3B | 9 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | 1B | 38 | 38 | 342 | 28 | 4 | 37 |
| 2012 | BAL | OF | 41 | 39 | 82 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | 1B | 155 | 155 | 1339 | 75 | 6 | 153 |
| 2014 | BAL | 1B | 115 | 104 | 909 | 52 | 4 | 97 |
| 2014 | BAL | 3B | 21 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 | BAL | 1B | 111 | 108 | 882 | 53 | 3 | 77 |
| 2015 | BAL | OF | 30 | 29 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | BAL | 1B | 152 | 152 | 1325 | 62 | 10 | 138 |
| 2016 | BAL | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | BAL | 1B | 125 | 124 | 1015 | 80 | 7 | 122 |
| 2017 | BAL | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | BAL | 1B | 116 | 115 | 913 | 67 | 5 | 98 |
| 2019 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | 1B | 97 | 85 | 671 | 37 | 4 | 86 |
| 2019 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | 1B | 15 | 13 | 105 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 1147 |
| Third Base | 93 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 64 |
| Designated Hitter | 114 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-06-11 |
| 2013 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-06-02 |
| 2013 | Player of the Week | Week of 2013-04-07 |
| 2013 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2013 | This Year in Baseball Breakout Hitter of the Year | MLB.com GIBBY |
| 2012 | Player of the Week | Week of 2012-09-28 |
| 2008 | Rookie of the Month | July |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | BAL | AL | $21,268,890 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | $12,000,000 |
| 2014 | BAL | AL | $10,350,000 |
| 2013 | BAL | AL | $3,300,000 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | $488,000 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | $414,120 |
| 2009 | TEX | AL | $406,620 |
| Total Career Earnings | $48,227,630 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro College | Corsicana | TX | 2005, 2006 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 14th | 32.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2013 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 3rd | 232.0 | 420 | 1 |