Mark Davidson, baseball player, 1986-1991

Mark Davidson

Born: 2/15/1961 in Knoxville, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-06-20 | Final Game: 1991-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Mark Davidson

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Biography

Mark Davidson, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who made a notable impact in the Major Leagues from 1986 until his retirement in 1991. Playing primarily as a position player, Davidson participated in 413 games over the course of his career. He was known for his speed on the base paths, contributing a total of 15 stolen bases, which showcased his ability to create opportunities for his team. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .225, Davidson's tenacity and versatility allowed him to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of baseball during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Davidson’s offensive contributions included 149 hits, 6 home runs, and 57 RBIs, reflecting his role as a reliable, if not prolific, contributor in the lineup. His time in the league coincided with a period marked by the offensive explosion of the steroid era, which saw many players achieving extraordinary statistical feats. Nevertheless, Davidson's career serves as a testament to the perseverance required to succeed in Major League Baseball, especially as he navigated the challenges of a demanding sport during a transformative time in its history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
413 661 88 149 27 3 6 57 15 58 128 0.225 0.289 0.303 0.592 -2001.8

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.592 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 17.0% below 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
1986 MIN AL 36 68 5 8 3 0 0 2 2 6 22 0.118 .257 (-54%) .325 (-42%) .395 (-59%) .720 (-51%) -593.6
1987 MIN AL 102 150 32 40 4 1 1 14 9 13 26 0.267 .262 (+1%) .331 (-3%) .415 (-21%) .746 (-13%) -373.6
1988 MIN AL 100 106 22 23 7 0 1 10 3 10 20 0.217 .254 (-15%) .317 (-9%) .377 (-18%) .695 (-14%) -265.4
1989 HOU NL 33 65 7 13 2 1 1 5 1 7 14 0.200 .254 (-21%) .319 (-13%) .375 (-18%) .694 (-16%) -166.4
1990 HOU NL 57 130 12 38 5 1 1 11 0 10 18 0.292 .257 (+13%) .324 (+5%) .385 (-4%) .710 (avg) 3.2
1991 HOU NL 85 142 10 27 6 0 2 15 0 12 28 0.190 .255 (-26%) .323 (-19%) .384 (-29%) .708 (-24%) -606.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1987 ALCS MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1987 WS MIN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
OF 345 165 463 8 8 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 MIN OF 31 17 48 0 1 0
1987 MIN OF 86 40 102 3 0 0
1988 MIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1988 MIN OF 91 32 103 3 5 1
1989 HOU OF 23 15 36 0 0 0
1990 HOU OF 51 34 103 1 2 0
1991 HOU OF 63 27 71 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1
Left Field 125
Center Field 37
Right Field 198
Designated Hitter 14

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 HOU NL $300,000
1990 HOU NL $125,000
1988 MIN AL $89,000
Total Career Earnings $514,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte NC 1979, 1980
Clemson University Clemson SC 1982