Glenn Davis, baseball player, 190 home runs, 1984-1993

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

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

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