Jeff DaVanon

Born: 12/8/1973 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-07 | Final Game: 2007-09-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Graham DaVanon

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Biography

Jeff DaVanon, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2007. He primarily served as a position player during his career, appearing in a total of 528 games. DaVanon was known for his solid defensive skills and versatility, contributing to various teams in the outfield and showcasing his speed on the base paths. Over the course of his career, he recorded 333 hits, including 33 home runs, and drove in 150 runs. With a batting average of .259, DaVanon demonstrated a balanced offensive approach, while also stealing 59 bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. DaVanon played during a dynamic period in baseball history, which was marked by significant changes in player performance and the increasing emphasis on offensive statistics. He made his mark primarily as a member of the Anaheim Angels, where he was part of the roster that contributed to the team's competitive spirit in the early 2000s. His contributions to the game reflected the evolving styles of play during this era, as teams began to prioritize speed and versatility alongside traditional power hitting. After retiring from professional baseball, DaVanon's career left a lasting impression on fans and players alike, as he embodied the tenacity and skill of the game during his tenure.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
528	1288	205	333	57	13	33	150	59	185	268	0.259	0.349	0.400	0.749	274.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1999	LAA	AL	7	20	4	4	0	1	1	4	0	2	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	LAA	AL	40	88	7	17	2	1	5	9	1	11	29	0.193	.263 (-27%)	.332 (-16%)	.426 (-4%)	.758 (-9%)	-165.7
2002	LAA	AL	16	30	3	5	3	0	1	4	1	2	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	LAA	AL	123	330	56	93	16	1	12	43	17	42	59	0.282	.264 (+7%)	.332 (+8%)	.422 (+6%)	.754 (+7%)	492.9
2004	LAA	AL	108	285	41	79	11	4	7	34	18	46	54	0.277	.266 (+4%)	.335 (+11%)	.427 (-2%)	.762 (+3%)	281.5
2005	LAA	AL	108	225	42	52	10	1	2	15	11	39	44	0.231	.264 (-13%)	.330 (+5%)	.418 (-26%)	.749 (-12%)	-404.8
2006	AZ	NL	87	221	38	64	12	4	5	35	10	31	42	0.290	.269 (+8%)	.336 (+10%)	.431 (+4%)	.768 (+7%)	300.7
2007	AZ	NL	13	26	5	4	2	0	0	1	1	5	8	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	OAK	AL	26	63	9	15	1	1	0	5	0	7	19	0.238	.268 (-11%)	.335 (-8%)	.422 (-32%)	.758 (-21%)	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	11	2	2	0	0	0	0	2	1	0.182

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG
2005	ALCS	LAA	3	1	0	0	0	0	0.000
2005	ALDS2	LAA	1	0	1	0	0	0	.000
2004	ALDS1	ANA	3	10	1	2	2	1	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	394	262	682	9	10	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	ANA	OF	5	4	5	0	0	0
2001	ANA	OF	29	22	45	3	1	1
2002	ANA	OF	10	4	13	0	0	0
2003	ANA	OF	115	82	229	2	4	0
2004	ANA	OF	81	53	142	2	1	2
2005	LAA	OF	63	33	105	1	1	0
2006	ARI	OF	58	44	92	0	2	0
2007	ARI	OF	8	5	11	0	1	0
2007	OAK	OF	25	15	40	1	0	0