Rajai Davis
Born: 10/19/1980 in Norwich, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-08-14 | Final Game: 2019-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Rajai Lavae Davis
Biography
Rajai Davis, born in 1980, was a dynamic outfielder and base-stealer who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2019. Over his 14-year career, Davis played in 1,448 games, accumulating 1,111 hits, 62 home runs, and 387 RBIs, while posting a batting average of .262. His speed on the basepaths was a defining aspect of his game, as he registered an impressive 415 stolen bases, ranking him among the top base stealers of his era.
Davis was particularly recognized for his ability to impact games with his speed and athleticism, often changing the dynamics of a game with his aggressive baserunning. His most memorable moment came in the 2016 World Series, where he hit a crucial home run for the Cleveland Indians, helping the team in their quest for a championship. His playing style reflected the evolution of the game during the late 2000s and 2010s, as teams increasingly valued speed and versatility. Rajai Davis remains an influential figure in baseball history, celebrated for his contributions both on and off the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1448 | 4244 | 637 | 1111 | 226 | 43 | 62 | 387 | 415 | 267 | 844 | 0.262 | 0.311 | 0.379 | 0.690 | -4320.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 20 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PIT | NL | 24 | 48 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0.271 | -44.0 |
| 2007 | SFG | NL | 51 | 142 | 26 | 40 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 0.282 | -44.0 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 101 | 196 | 28 | 51 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 25 | 7 | 34 | 0.260 | -505.0 |
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 12 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0.056 | -505.0 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 125 | 390 | 65 | 119 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 48 | 41 | 29 | 70 | 0.305 | 344.8 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | 143 | 525 | 66 | 149 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 52 | 50 | 26 | 78 | 0.284 | -530.9 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 95 | 320 | 44 | 76 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 34 | 15 | 63 | 0.237 | -898.5 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 142 | 447 | 64 | 115 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 43 | 46 | 29 | 102 | 0.257 | -497.1 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 108 | 331 | 49 | 86 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 45 | 21 | 67 | 0.260 | -245.2 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 134 | 461 | 64 | 130 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 51 | 36 | 22 | 75 | 0.282 | 203.3 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 112 | 341 | 55 | 88 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 30 | 18 | 22 | 76 | 0.258 | 88.6 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 134 | 454 | 74 | 113 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 48 | 43 | 33 | 106 | 0.249 | -576.6 |
| 2017 | BOS | AL | 17 | 36 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 100 | 300 | 49 | 70 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 70 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 101 | 196 | 33 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 48 | 0.224 | -839.0 |
| 2019 | NYN | NL | 29 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 40 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0.175 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS2 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 7 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.227 |
| 2016 | ALDS2 | CLE | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 2016 | ALCS | CLE | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1279 | 1012 | 2396 | 59 | 36 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PIT | OF | 12 | 12 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | SFN | OF | 50 | 33 | 104 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | OAK | OF | 84 | 41 | 147 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | SFN | OF | 8 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | OAK | OF | 116 | 97 | 265 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 | OAK | OF | 140 | 133 | 294 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2011 | TOR | OF | 91 | 82 | 197 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | TOR | OF | 135 | 115 | 211 | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | TOR | OF | 97 | 75 | 173 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | DET | OF | 125 | 118 | 277 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 | DET | OF | 91 | 67 | 161 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | OF | 128 | 107 | 235 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 | BOS | OF | 14 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | OAK | OF | 98 | 73 | 160 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | CLE | OF | 75 | 47 | 112 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | NYN | OF | 14 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 502 |
| Center Field | 747 |
| Right Field | 125 |
| Designated Hitter | 57 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | AL | $5,250,000 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | $5,000,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $2,750,000 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2010 | OAK | AL | $1,350,000 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | $410,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $392,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $25,152,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut at Avery Point | Groton | CT | 2000, 2001 |