Rajai Davis, baseball player, 2006-2019

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

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

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