Mike Davis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980-1989)
Mike Davis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1989 for the Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 10 seasons. In 963 career games, he hit .259 with 778 hits, 91 home runs, and 371 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,012.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-04-10
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Michael Dwayne Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 963 | 2,999 | 419 | 778 | 161 | 16 | 91 | 371 | 134 | 236 | 537 | .259 | .313 | .415 | .728 | 1,012 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .313 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .415 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.
Career OPS .728 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 51 | 95 | 11 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 14 | .211 | .264 (-20%) | .326 (-20%) | .387 (-27%) | .714 (-23%) | -360.4 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 17 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .050 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 23 | 75 | 12 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 8 | .400 | .261 (+53%) | .324 (+28%) | .388 (+27%) | .712 (+28%) | 331.8 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 128 | 443 | 61 | 122 | 24 | 4 | 8 | 62 | 32 | 27 | 74 | .275 | .260 (+6%) | .324 (-1%) | .389 (+3%) | .714 (+1%) | 37.1 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 134 | 382 | 47 | 88 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 46 | 14 | 31 | 66 | .230 | .259 (-11%) | .322 (-12%) | .384 (-5%) | .707 (-8%) | -590.1 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 154 | 547 | 92 | 157 | 34 | 1 | 24 | 82 | 24 | 50 | 99 | .287 | .257 (+12%) | .323 (+8%) | .390 (+24%) | .714 (+17%) | 1776.4 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 142 | 489 | 77 | 131 | 28 | 3 | 19 | 55 | 27 | 34 | 91 | .268 | .257 (+4%) | .325 (-4%) | .395 (+15%) | .720 (+6%) | 453.3 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 139 | 494 | 69 | 131 | 32 | 1 | 22 | 72 | 19 | 42 | 94 | .265 | .262 (+1%) | .331 (-3%) | .415 (+13%) | .746 (+6%) | 415.9 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | 108 | 281 | 29 | 55 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 25 | 59 | .196 | .254 (-23%) | .317 (-18%) | .377 (-28%) | .695 (-24%) | -1037.5 |
| 1989 | LAN | NL | 67 | 173 | 21 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 6 | 16 | 28 | .249 | .254 (-2%) | .319 (-3%) | .375 (+3%) | .694 (avg) | -14.8 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 963 | 2,999 | 419 | 778 | 161 | 16 | 91 | 371 | 134 | 236 | 537 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 1,012 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (963 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 485 | 1432 | 203 | 359 | 44 | 180 | .251 |
| Away | 478 | 1567 | 216 | 419 | 47 | 191 | .267 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | LAD | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-27 | LAD | SFG | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-25 | LAD | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-24 | LAD | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-23 | LAD | SDP | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-09-21 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-19 | LAD | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | LAD | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-12 | LAD | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-11 | LAD | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 15 | 13 | 75 | 9 | 4 | 11 |
| OF | 819 | 719 | 1719 | 46 | 58 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | OAK | 1B | 7 | 7 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 1980 | OAK | OF | 18 | 10 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | OAK | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | 1B | 7 | 6 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 1982 | OAK | OF | 13 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | OAK | OF | 121 | 111 | 278 | 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 1984 | OAK | OF | 127 | 105 | 287 | 6 | 12 | 4 |
| 1985 | OAK | OF | 151 | 143 | 370 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| 1986 | OAK | OF | 139 | 128 | 310 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
| 1987 | OAK | OF | 124 | 109 | 210 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 1988 | LAN | OF | 76 | 63 | 121 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 1989 | LAN | OF | 48 | 41 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 15 |
| Left Field | 33 |
| Center Field | 128 |
| Right Field | 727 |
| Designated Hitter | 31 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Player of the Month | April |
Salary History
Mike Davis's recorded salaries total $3,660,000 over 5 seasons, 1985 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 1980 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAN | NL | $987,500 |
| 1988 | LAN | NL | $987,500 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $780,000 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | $600,000 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | $305,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,660,000 | ||
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Mike Davis (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Davis: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Davis debuted on April 10, 1980 and played a final game on October 1, 1989. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (1980 through 1987) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1988 to 1989). At 6'2" and 175 pounds, Davis is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Davis batted and threw left-handed. Davis was born on June 11, 1959, in San Diego, CA, USA. Davis's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Dwayne Davis.
Davis collected 778 hits in 2,999 at bats across 963 games, good for a .259 batting average, plus 91 homers, 371 RBI, and 134 stolen bases. Davis's career OPS of .728 combines a .313 on-base mark with .415 slugging. Against a .259 league average for those years, Davis's .259 average was near the norm. Davis's most home runs in a season came in 1985, when the total reached 24 for the Oakland Athletics. The highest hit total in a season was 157, in 1985. 1983 brought a season-best 32 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Davis
- What years did Mike Davis play?
- Mike Davis played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1989.
- Was Mike Davis a pitcher?
- No. Mike Davis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Davis hit?
- Mike Davis hit 91 career home runs with 778 hits.
- What teams did Mike Davis play for?
- Mike Davis played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1980–1987) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1988–1989).
- What were Mike Davis's career stats?
- In 963 games, Mike Davis had 778 hits, 91 home runs, 371 RBI, 419 runs, and 134 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- How much did Mike Davis earn in his career?
- Mike Davis's recorded salaries total $3,660,000 over 5 seasons, 1985 to 1989. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 1980 to 1989. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Mike Davis's salary?
- Mike Davis's last recorded salary was $987,500, in 1989. His highest recorded salary was $987,500, in 1988, and his lowest was $305,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1989.
- What position did Mike Davis play?
- Mike Davis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Davis and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Davis was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Davis hit each season?
- Mike Davis's home runs by season: 1 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 1 in 1982, 8 in 1983, 9 in 1984, 24 in 1985, 19 in 1986, 22 in 1987, 2 in 1988, and 5 in 1989. His most in one season was 24, in 1985.
- What was Mike Davis's career batting average?
- Mike Davis batted .259 over his career, with 778 hits in 2,999 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Davis have?
- Mike Davis drove in 371 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.