Jason Davis, baseball player, 2002-2008

Jason Davis

Born: 5/8/1980 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-09-09 | Final Game: 2008-09-20

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

Full name: Jason Thomas Davis

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Biography

Jason Davis was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1980, whose career spanned from 2002 to 2008. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cleveland Indians and later played for the Seattle Mariners before concluding his career with a brief stint with the Washington Nationals. Over the course of his career, Davis compiled a win-loss record of 22-26 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.82. He struck out a total of 269 batters and recorded one save, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and reliever. Davis was known for his competitive spirit and ability to throw strikes, characteristics that made him a valuable asset during the early 2000s. He played during a time when the game was evolving, with an increasing emphasis on power hitting and enhanced pitching strategies. Despite facing challenges on the mound, Davis contributed to his teams with a tenacious work ethic and a desire to improve, leaving a lasting impression on his teammates and fans alike. After his retirement on September 20, 2008, he remained a respected figure in baseball circles, reflecting the dedication and resilience that defined his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 26 144 56 1 0 1 461.0 523 247 50 178 269 4.82 0

Career ERA 4.82 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 9.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 CLE AL 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 14.7 12 3 4 11 1.84 4.28 (+57%) 408.8
2003 CLE AL 8 11 27 27 1 0 0 165.3 172 86 47 85 4.68 4.40 (-6%) -2424.6
2004 CLE AL 2 7 26 19 0 0 0 114.3 148 70 51 72 5.51 4.46 (-23%) -720.9
2005 CLE AL 4 2 11 4 0 0 0 40.3 44 21 20 32 4.69 4.29 (-9%) -144.7
2006 CLE AL 3 2 39 0 0 0 1 55.3 67 23 14 37 3.74 4.53 (+17%) 2183.7
2007 CLE AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 11.3 13 6 9 5 4.76 4.47 (-7%) -75.7
2007 SEA AL 2 0 16 0 0 0 0 25.7 29 18 16 14 6.31 4.47 (-41%) -1164.6
2008 PIT NL 2 4 14 4 0 0 0 34.0 38 20 17 13 5.29 4.32 (-22%) -490.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
145 17 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 9 0.059 0.059 0.235 0.294 0.0

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 77.8% below league average.

Career OBP .059 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 82.4% below league average.

Career SLG .235 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.294 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 61.1% 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 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 CLE AL 28 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2004 CLE AL 26 5 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2005 CLE AL 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2006 CLE AL 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CLE AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 SEA AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 PIT NL 14 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 144 56 38 66 12 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 CLE P 3 2 2 4 0 0
2003 CLE P 27 27 10 26 6 4
2004 CLE P 26 19 10 21 3 0
2005 CLE P 11 4 3 1 0 1
2006 CLE P 39 0 4 6 1 0
2007 CLE P 8 0 0 3 0 1
2007 SEA P 16 0 4 0 1 2
2008 PIT P 14 4 5 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 144

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 CLE AL $670,000
2005 CLE AL $341,700
2004 CLE AL $326,800
2003 CLE AL $301,100
Total Career Earnings $1,639,600

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cleveland State Community College Cleveland TN 1999, 2000