John Davis
Born: 1/5/1963 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-07-24 | Final Game: 1990-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: John Kirk Davis
Biography
John Davis, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to 1990. Making his debut during an era characterized by offensive prowess and the early emergence of power hitters, Davis showcased his skills on the mound with a competitive spirit. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 7-9 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92. Though not a dominant strikeout artist, he managed to accumulate 73 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves, contributing to his teams in both starting and relief roles.
Davis's playing style was marked by his ability to navigate the pressures of a game; he was known for his reliability in critical situations. While his statistics may not reflect the flashiest of careers, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1980s were vital in a transitional period for Major League Baseball, as franchises began to adapt to evolving strategies and player developments. After his retirement on August 15, 1990, Davis left the game having made a respectable impact during a time that set the stage for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 9 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 122.7 | 120 | 67 | 8 | 82 | 73 | 4.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | KCR | AL | 5 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43.7 | 29 | 11 | 26 | 24 | 2.27 | - |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 2 | 5 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 77 | 47 | 50 | 37 | 6.64 | - |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4.50 | - |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 5.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | KCR | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SDP | NL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 71 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | KCA | P | 27 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 | CHA | P | 34 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989 | CHA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SDN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 71 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | CHA | AL | $100,000 |
| 1988 | CHA | AL | $65,000 |
| 1987 | KCA | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $227,500 | ||