Glenn Davis
Born: 3/28/1961 in Jacksonville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-09-02 | Final Game: 1993-05-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Glenn Earle Davis
Biography
Glenn Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1984 until his retirement in 1993. Primarily a position player, Davis played in a total of 1,015 games throughout his career, accumulating 965 hits, 190 home runs, and 603 RBIs. He finished his playing tenure with a batting average of .259 and recorded 28 stolen bases. Known for his power-hitting ability, Davis was selected as an All-Star twice, showcasing his prominence in the league during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Davis's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and a shift toward offensive play. His contributions on the field were notable as he helped to shape the competitive landscape of the game during his active years. Despite facing the challenges of injuries that often accompanied professional athletes, Davis remained a respected figure, leaving a lasting legacy as a reliable slugger in a time when the game was increasingly defined by home run hitters and high-scoring matches.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1015 | 3719 | 510 | 965 | 177 | 13 | 190 | 603 | 28 | 370 | 613 | 0.259 | 0.332 | 0.467 | 0.800 | 8710.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 18 | 61 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.213 | -107.7 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 100 | 350 | 51 | 95 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 64 | 0 | 27 | 68 | 0.271 | 814.6 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 158 | 574 | 91 | 152 | 32 | 3 | 31 | 101 | 3 | 64 | 72 | 0.265 | 1838.6 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 151 | 578 | 70 | 145 | 35 | 2 | 27 | 93 | 4 | 47 | 84 | 0.251 | 194.6 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 152 | 561 | 78 | 152 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 99 | 4 | 53 | 77 | 0.271 | 1914.0 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 158 | 581 | 87 | 156 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 89 | 4 | 69 | 123 | 0.269 | 2464.7 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 93 | 327 | 44 | 82 | 15 | 4 | 22 | 64 | 8 | 46 | 54 | 0.251 | 1487.9 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 49 | 176 | 29 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 29 | 0.227 | 211.3 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 106 | 398 | 46 | 110 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 48 | 1 | 37 | 65 | 0.276 | 622.6 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 30 | 113 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0.177 | -730.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.269 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NLCS | HOU | 6 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.269 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 870 | 860 | 7431 | 617 | 69 | 584 |
| OF | 9 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | HOU | 1B | 16 | 15 | 151 | 15 | 2 | 13 |
| 1985 | HOU | 1B | 89 | 88 | 749 | 57 | 12 | 76 |
| 1985 | HOU | OF | 9 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | HOU | 1B | 156 | 156 | 1253 | 111 | 11 | 90 |
| 1987 | HOU | 1B | 151 | 150 | 1283 | 112 | 12 | 89 |
| 1988 | HOU | 1B | 151 | 150 | 1355 | 103 | 6 | 104 |
| 1989 | HOU | 1B | 156 | 153 | 1347 | 113 | 12 | 101 |
| 1990 | HOU | 1B | 91 | 88 | 796 | 55 | 4 | 56 |
| 1991 | BAL | 1B | 36 | 36 | 288 | 38 | 8 | 35 |
| 1992 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | BAL | 1B | 22 | 22 | 190 | 12 | 2 | 19 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 870 |
| Right Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 122 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 1989 | Player of the Week | Week of 1989-07-15 |
| 1986 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | BAL | AL | $3,817,500 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | $3,415,000 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | $3,275,000 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | $1,985,000 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | $1,085,000 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | $340,000 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | $215,000 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | $120,000 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $14,312,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota | Bradenton | FL | 1981 |
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1980 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 64.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1988 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 72.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1986 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 2nd | 231.0 | 336 | 6 |
| 1985 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 3.0 | 120 | 0 |