Gerry Davis, baseball player, 1983-1985

Gerry Davis

Born: 12/25/1958 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-20 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

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

Full name: Gerald Edward Davis

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Biography

Gerry Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1958 who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1985. Primarily a position player, Davis appeared in a total of 49 games during his career. He was known for his impressive batting skills, finishing with a career batting average of .301, a mark that highlighted his ability to make contact and get on base. Although he did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he contributed with 22 hits and 3 RBIs, demonstrating his role as a reliable hitter in the lineup. Davis's career unfolded during the early 1980s, a transitional period in baseball marked by the increasing influence of analytics and an evolving approach to player evaluation. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, his .301 batting average stands out as a testament to his potential and skill as a hitter. Additionally, he successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his speed and base-running acumen. Although he did not achieve widespread fame, Davis's contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and talent of many players from that era who sought to make their mark in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 73 13 22 5 1 0 3 1 8 11 0.301 0.370 0.397 0.768 24.0

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.768 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +7.5% 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
1983 SDP NL 5 15 3 5 2 0 0 1 1 3 4 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1985 SDP NL 44 58 10 17 3 1 0 2 0 5 7 0.293 .257 (+14%) .323 (+8%) .390 (-3%) .714 (+2%) 24.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 28 13 26 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 SDN OF 5 4 8 1 0 0
1985 SDN OF 23 9 18 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 7
Center Field 1
Right Field 20

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Howard University Washington DC 1978, 1979, 1980