Gerry Davis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1985)
Gerry Davis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .301 with 22 hits and 3 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 24.
- 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
- 1983-09-20
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Full name: Gerald Edward Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 73 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 | .301 | .370 | .397 | .768 | 24 |
Career AVG .301 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.
Career OBP .370 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.
Career SLG .397 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .768 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — +7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | SDN | NL | 5 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | SDN | NL | 44 | 58 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .293 | .257 (+14%) | .323 (+8%) | .390 (-3%) | .714 (+2%) | 24.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 49 | 73 | 13 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 | .301 | — | — | — | — | 24 | ||
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 (49 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .308 |
| Away | 30 | 47 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 | .298 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-01 | SDP | LAD | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-30 | SDP | LAD | W | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-29 | SDP | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-27 | SDP | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-22 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-19 | SDP | SFG | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985-09-15 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-11 | SDP | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-08 | SDP | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 20 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Washington | DC | 1978, 1979, 1980 |
Gerry Davis: the record in brief
Gerry Davis played a first major league game on September 20, 1983 and a last one on October 6, 1985. Davis's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. Davis played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Born on December 25, 1958, in Trenton, NJ, USA, Davis was listed at 6'0" and 185 pounds. Davis's full given name, per the bio, is Gerald Edward Davis.
Davis's career batting table shows 49 games, 73 at bats and 22 hits, a .301 average, along with 3 RBI. The on-base percentage is .370 and the slugging percentage .397, for an OPS of .768. Over the seasons Davis played, league hitters batted .259; the .301 career figure is 16.4% above that. The OPS comparison is .768 to a league .714, 7.5% above average. No season topped the 17 hits of 1985. In 1985, a season of regular play, Davis hit .293 while the league hit .257. By PIV, Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact, Davis's career total is 24, with the single best season worth 24.0 in 1985.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gerry Davis
- What years did Gerry Davis play?
- Gerry Davis played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985.
- Was Gerry Davis a pitcher?
- No. Gerry Davis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Gerry Davis hit?
- Gerry Davis hit 0 career home runs with 22 hits.
- What teams did Gerry Davis play for?
- Gerry Davis played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1983, 1985).
- What were Gerry Davis's career stats?
- In 49 games, Gerry Davis had 22 hits, 3 RBI, 13 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .301 batting average.
- What position did Gerry Davis play?
- Gerry Davis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gerry Davis and how much did he weigh?
- Gerry Davis was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was Gerry Davis's career batting average?
- Gerry Davis batted .301 over his career, with 22 hits in 73 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gerry Davis have?
- Gerry Davis drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Gerry Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gerry Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.