Odie Davis
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1980)
Odie Davis was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 1980 for the Texas Rangers. In 17 career games, he hit .125 with 1 hits.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 178 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1980-09-03
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Odie Ernest Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .125 | .125 | .125 | .250 | 0 |
Career AVG .125 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 52.8% below league average.
Career OBP .125 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 67.8% below league average.
Career OPS .250 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 65.0% below 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 | TEX | AL | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | TEX | SEA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-27 | TEX | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-25 | TEX | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-24 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-23 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-22 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-20 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-19 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-17 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View A&M University | Prairie View | TX | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Odie Davis: the record in brief
Odie Davis played a first major league game on September 3, 1980 and a last one on October 5, 1980. The team column never changes: it is the Texas Rangers in 1980. Davis is listed as a shortstop at 178 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Davis both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Davis was born on August 13, 1955, in San Antonio, TX, USA. On the record, Odie Davis was born Odie Ernest Davis.
In 17 games and 8 at bats, Davis batted .125 with 1 hits. Over the seasons Davis played, league hitters batted .265; the .125 career figure is 52.8% below that. Davis's lone season row is 1980 with the Texas Rangers: 17 games, 1 hits in 8 at bats.
Before the majors, Davis played college baseball at Prairie View A&M University (1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977). The game-log section draws on 17 games of Retrosheet box scores for Davis.
Davis played 13 games at shortstop, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at third base (1) and designated hitter (1). The fielding table credits Davis with 7 putouts, 15 assists and 3 errors at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Odie Davis
- Was Odie Davis a pitcher?
- No. Odie Davis was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Odie Davis hit?
- Odie Davis hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Odie Davis's career batting average?
- Odie Davis batted .125 over his career, with 1 hits in 8 at bats.
- Is Odie Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Odie Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Odie Davis play for?
- Odie Davis played for the Texas Rangers.