Khris Davis
Born: 12/21/1987 in Lakewood, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-04-01 | Final Game: 2021-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Khristopher Adrian Davis
Biography
Khris Davis, born in 1987, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made a significant impact during his career from 2013 to 2021. Known for his powerful bat and ability to hit home runs, Davis played in 980 games, accumulating 820 hits and an impressive total of 221 home runs. He drove in 590 runs over the course of his career, showcasing his knack for delivering in clutch situations. With a career batting average of .242, Davis's offensive contributions were highlighted by his power-hitting prowess, making him a key player during his tenure in the league.
Davis was renowned for his consistency and durability, playing primarily in the American League and carving out a niche as a designated hitter. He became particularly noted for his home run production, especially during his time with the Oakland Athletics, where he led the league in home runs in 2018. His ability to change the course of a game with a single swing of the bat made him a fan favorite and a respected figure among peers. As a player who thrived in the heightened offensive environment of the 2010s, Davis's contributions to the game exemplified the evolving role of power hitters in modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 980 | 3394 | 506 | 820 | 164 | 9 | 221 | 590 | 18 | 328 | 1017 | 0.242 | 0.314 | 0.491 | 0.805 | 6167.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | NL | 56 | 136 | 27 | 38 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 27 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 0.279 | 751.7 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | 144 | 501 | 70 | 122 | 37 | 2 | 22 | 69 | 4 | 32 | 122 | 0.244 | 590.8 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | 121 | 392 | 54 | 97 | 16 | 2 | 27 | 66 | 6 | 44 | 122 | 0.247 | 1068.5 |
| 2016 | OAK | AL | 150 | 555 | 85 | 137 | 24 | 2 | 42 | 102 | 1 | 42 | 166 | 0.247 | 1230.1 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 153 | 566 | 91 | 140 | 28 | 1 | 43 | 110 | 4 | 73 | 195 | 0.247 | 1745.6 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 151 | 576 | 98 | 142 | 28 | 1 | 48 | 123 | 0 | 59 | 175 | 0.247 | 2229.9 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 133 | 481 | 61 | 106 | 11 | 0 | 23 | 73 | 0 | 47 | 146 | 0.220 | -999.2 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 30 | 85 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 0.200 | -199.6 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 20 | 51 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.255 | -72.7 |
| 2021 | TEX | AL | 22 | 51 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0.157 | -72.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 32 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0.219 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 4 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0.250 |
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2019 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 2018 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 503 | 492 | 865 | 10 | 15 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIL | OF | 34 | 30 | 47 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | MIL | OF | 134 | 131 | 252 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 | MIL | OF | 108 | 107 | 171 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | OAK | OF | 93 | 93 | 159 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 2017 | OAK | OF | 116 | 115 | 212 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | OAK | OF | 11 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | OAK | OF | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TEX | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 503 |
| Designated Hitter | 412 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Outstanding DH Award | |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-09-17 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | OAK | AL | $524,500 |
| 2015 | MIL | NL | $519,500 |
| 2014 | MIL | NL | $503,000 |
| 2013 | MIL | NL | $490,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,037,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 8th | 41.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2017 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 22th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |