Alvin Davis

Born: 9/9/1960 in Riverside, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-04-11 | Final Game: 1992-06-25

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Alvin Glenn Davis

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Biography

Alvin Davis, born in 1960, was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1984 to 1992. He played primarily as a position player and became well-known for his offensive prowess during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Over the course of 1,206 games, Davis accumulated 1,189 hits, 160 home runs, and 683 RBIs, finishing his career with a commendable batting average of .280. His ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a key figure in the lineup for the teams he played for, contributing significantly to their successes. Davis's impact on the game was recognized early in his career when he earned both the Rookie of the Year award and the TSN Rookie Player of the Year accolade, underscoring his immediate success in the league. He was selected as an All-Star once, representing the peak of his performance during his playing days. Known for his steady presence at the plate and his versatility in the field, Davis left a lasting legacy in baseball as a skilled hitter and a respected competitor during an era marked by significant changes in the sport. His contributions helped pave the way for future generations of players, making him a notable figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1206	4240	568	1189	220	10	160	683	7	685	558	0.280	0.380	0.450	0.830	16048.5

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .380 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.

Career SLG .450 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.830 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +16.8% above 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
1984	SEA	AL	152	567	80	161	34	3	27	116	5	97	78	0.284	.259 (+9%)	.322 (+21%)	.384 (+29%)	.707 (+26%)	3196.6
1985	SEA	AL	155	578	78	166	33	1	18	78	1	90	71	0.287	.257 (+12%)	.323 (+18%)	.390 (+13%)	.714 (+15%)	2047.0
1986	SEA	AL	135	479	66	130	18	1	18	72	0	76	68	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.325 (+15%)	.395 (+8%)	.720 (+11%)	1297.5
1987	SEA	AL	157	580	86	171	37	2	29	100	0	72	84	0.295	.262 (+12%)	.331 (+12%)	.415 (+24%)	.746 (+19%)	2280.2
1988	SEA	AL	140	478	67	141	24	1	18	69	1	95	53	0.295	.254 (+16%)	.317 (+30%)	.377 (+22%)	.695 (+26%)	2870.0
1989	SEA	AL	142	498	84	152	30	1	21	95	0	101	49	0.305	.254 (+20%)	.319 (+33%)	.375 (+32%)	.694 (+32%)	3644.2
1990	SEA	AL	140	494	63	140	21	0	17	68	0	85	68	0.283	.257 (+10%)	.324 (+19%)	.385 (+11%)	.710 (+15%)	1769.8
1991	SEA	AL	145	462	39	102	15	1	12	69	0	56	78	0.221	.255 (-14%)	.323 (-7%)	.384 (-13%)	.708 (-10%)	-971.5
1992	LAA	AL	40	104	5	26	8	0	0	16	0	13	9	0.250	.255 (-2%)	.322 (+3%)	.377 (-13%)	.699 (-6%)	-85.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	887	878	7803	572	67	789

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1984	SEA	1B	147	145	1271	94	11	108
1985	SEA	1B	154	154	1438	103	13	131
1986	SEA	1B	101	99	880	82	14	112
1987	SEA	1B	157	157	1386	96	9	133
1988	SEA	1B	115	114	980	65	6	111
1989	SEA	1B	125	125	1106	81	10	119
1990	SEA	1B	52	51	435	31	3	41
1991	SEA	1B	14	13	116	7	0	14
1992	CAL	1B	22	20	191	13	1	20

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	887
Designated Hitter	300

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1988	Player of the Week	Week of 1988-05-06
1984	Rookie of the Year
1984	TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	CAL	AL	$800,000
1991	SEA	AL	$1,725,000
1990	SEA	AL	$1,475,000
1989	SEA	AL	$1,400,000
1988	SEA	AL	$887,500
1986	SEA	AL	$400,000
1985	SEA	AL	$225,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,912,500