Glenn Davis
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1993)
Glenn Davis was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993 for the Houston Astros and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 10 seasons. In 1,015 career games, he hit .259 with 965 hits, 190 home runs, and 603 RBI. Glenn Davis was a 2-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,752.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-09-02
- Last Game
- 1993-05-23
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · Silver Slugger
Full name: Glenn Earle Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,015 | 3,719 | 510 | 965 | 177 | 13 | 190 | 603 | 28 | 370 | 613 | .259 | .332 | .467 | .800 | 8,752 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .467 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +20.1% above league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — +12.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 18 | 61 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 12 | .213 | .259 (-18%) | .322 (-20%) | .384 (+2%) | .707 (-8%) | -104.3 |
| 1985 | HOU | NL | 100 | 350 | 51 | 95 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 64 | 0 | 27 | 68 | .271 | .257 (+6%) | .323 (+3%) | .390 (+21%) | .714 (+13%) | 814.6 |
| 1986 | HOU | NL | 158 | 574 | 91 | 152 | 32 | 3 | 31 | 101 | 3 | 64 | 72 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .325 (+6%) | .395 (+25%) | .720 (+16%) | 1838.6 |
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 151 | 578 | 70 | 145 | 35 | 2 | 27 | 93 | 4 | 47 | 84 | .251 | .262 (-5%) | .331 (-6%) | .415 (+10%) | .746 (+3%) | 194.6 |
| 1988 | HOU | NL | 152 | 561 | 78 | 152 | 26 | 0 | 30 | 99 | 4 | 53 | 77 | .271 | .254 (+7%) | .317 (+7%) | .377 (+26%) | .695 (+18%) | 1914.0 |
| 1989 | HOU | NL | 158 | 581 | 87 | 156 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 89 | 4 | 69 | 123 | .269 | .254 (+6%) | .319 (+9%) | .375 (+31%) | .694 (+21%) | 2464.7 |
| 1990 | HOU | NL | 93 | 327 | 44 | 82 | 15 | 4 | 22 | 64 | 8 | 46 | 54 | .251 | .257 (-3%) | .324 (+10%) | .385 (+36%) | .710 (+24%) | 1487.9 |
| 1991 | BAL | AL | 49 | 176 | 29 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 29 | .227 | .255 (-11%) | .323 (-5%) | .384 (+20%) | .708 (+8%) | 211.3 |
| 1992 | BAL | AL | 106 | 398 | 46 | 110 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 48 | 1 | 37 | 65 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .322 (+5%) | .377 (+12%) | .699 (+9%) | 622.6 |
| 1993 | BAL | AL | 30 | 113 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 29 | .177 | .265 (-33%) | .332 (-31%) | .403 (-43%) | .735 (-38%) | -692.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 1,015 | 3,719 | 510 | 965 | 177 | 13 | 190 | 603 | 28 | 370 | 613 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 8,752 | ||
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 (1015 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 510 | 1850 | 253 | 516 | 81 | 280 | .279 |
| Away | 505 | 1869 | 257 | 449 | 109 | 323 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-05-23 | BAL | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-05-22 | BAL | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-21 | BAL | MIL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993-05-20 | BAL | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-14 | BAL | DET | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-12 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-05-08 | BAL | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993-05-07 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993-05-05 | BAL | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993-05-04 | BAL | MIN | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Most Similar Players
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Glenn Davis: the record in brief
Glenn Davis's major league career runs from a debut on September 2, 1984 to a final game on May 23, 1993. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1984 to 1990) and the Baltimore Orioles (1991 through 1993). The bio lists Davis as a first baseman who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. Davis was born on March 28, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, USA. The given name on file is Glenn Earle Davis.
Davis's career batting table shows 1,015 games, 3,719 at bats and 965 hits, a .259 average, adding 190 homers, 603 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. Davis got on base at a .332 rate and slugged .467 (.800 OPS). The .259 career average is close to the .258 the league hit across the same seasons. In OPS terms, Davis's .800 stands 12.1% above the league's .714. 1989 was Davis's biggest home run year, with 34. No season topped the 156 hits of 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glenn Davis
- What years did Glenn Davis play?
- Glenn Davis played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1993.
- Was Glenn Davis a pitcher?
- No. Glenn Davis was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Glenn Davis hit?
- Glenn Davis hit 190 career home runs with 965 hits.
- What was Glenn Davis's career batting average?
- Glenn Davis batted .259 over his career, with 965 hits in 3,719 at bats.
- How many RBI did Glenn Davis have?
- Glenn Davis drove in 603 runs in his career.
- Is Glenn Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Glenn Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.