J. J. Davis, baseball player, 2002-2005

J. J. Davis

Born: 10/25/1978 in Glendora, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-04 | Final Game: 2005-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Jerry C. Davis

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Biography

J. J. Davis, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 until 2005. Throughout his brief career, Davis participated in 67 games, where he recorded 19 hits, including one home run, and drove in nine runs. His batting average of .179 and three stolen bases reflected the challenges he faced while competing against some of the best talent in the league during the early 2000s, an era characterized by power-hitting and the evolving dynamics of baseball. Davis's career spanned from the early stages of the steroid era, a time when offensive statistics were often inflated by performance-enhancing drugs. Despite his limited success at the plate, his contributions to his teams were marked by a strong work ethic and versatility on the field. After his final appearance on May 8, 2005, Davis transitioned away from the game, but he remains a part of baseball history as a player who experienced the highs and lows of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 106 6 19 1 0 1 9 3 9 34 0.179 0.248 0.217 0.465 0.0

Career AVG .179 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career SLG .217 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.465 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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
2002 PIT NL 9 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2003 PIT NL 19 35 1 7 0 0 1 4 0 3 13 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 25 35 4 5 1 0 0 3 2 4 10 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2005 WAS NL 14 26 0 6 0 0 0 2 1 2 7 0.231 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 41 26 48 3 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 PIT OF 4 2 3 0 0 0
2003 PIT OF 10 8 13 1 0 0
2004 PIT OF 17 9 16 1 2 0
2005 WAS OF 10 7 16 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 14
Right Field 27

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 WAS NL $316,500
2004 PIT NL $300,000
Total Career Earnings $616,500