Jody Davis

Born: 11/12/1956 in Gainesville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-21 | Final Game: 1990-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 192 lbs

Full name: Jody Richard Davis

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Biography

Jody Davis was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1990. Born in 1956, Davis played primarily as a catcher and was known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate, as well as his ability to contribute offensively. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,082 games, where he compiled 877 hits, 127 home runs, and 490 runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of .245. His agility on the bases was reflected in his seven stolen bases, a notable feat for a player in his position during a time when speed was often less emphasized in the catching role. Davis was recognized for his talents with two All-Star selections, highlighting his performances during the 1980s, a decade characterized by offensive prowess and power hitting. He played a significant role in the teams he represented, contributing to their success both as a reliable batter and as a defensive stalwart. His career, which spanned just under a decade, left an indelible mark on the franchises he played for, particularly the Chicago Cubs, where he is fondly remembered by fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1082	3585	364	877	164	11	127	490	7	333	712	0.245	0.307	0.403	0.710	-441.0

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — near 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
1981	CHC	NL	56	180	14	46	5	1	4	21	0	21	28	0.256	.255 (avg)	.320 (+4%)	.368 (-2%)	.688 (+1%)	60.2
1982	CHC	NL	130	418	41	109	20	2	12	52	0	36	92	0.261	.261 (avg)	.324 (-2%)	.388 (+4%)	.712 (+1%)	6.5
1983	CHC	NL	151	510	56	138	31	2	24	84	0	33	93	0.271	.260 (+4%)	.324 (-3%)	.389 (+23%)	.714 (+11%)	946.5
1984	CHC	NL	150	523	55	134	25	2	19	94	5	47	99	0.256	.259 (-1%)	.322 (-2%)	.384 (+9%)	.707 (+4%)	308.4
1985	CHC	NL	142	482	47	112	30	0	17	58	1	48	83	0.232	.257 (-10%)	.323 (-7%)	.390 (+2%)	.714 (-2%)	-272.6
1986	CHC	NL	148	528	61	132	27	2	21	74	0	41	110	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.325 (-8%)	.395 (+8%)	.720 (+1%)	-104.7
1987	CHC	NL	125	428	57	106	12	2	19	51	1	52	91	0.248	.262 (-6%)	.331 (avg)	.415 (+1%)	.746 (avg)	82.7
1988	CHC	NL	88	249	19	57	9	0	6	33	0	29	51	0.229	.254 (-10%)	.317 (-3%)	.377 (-11%)	.695 (-7%)	-281.7
1988	ATL	NL	2	8	2	2	0	0	1	3	0	0	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	-281.7
1989	ATL	NL	78	231	12	39	5	0	4	19	0	23	61	0.169	.254 (-34%)	.319 (-23%)	.375 (-35%)	.694 (-30%)	-1186.3
1990	ATL	NL	12	28	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	3	3	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
5	18	3	7	2	0	2	6	0	3	0.389

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1984	NLCS	CHN	5	18	3	7	2	0	2	6	0	3	0.389

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	6	57	5	0	7
C	1039	976	5520	640	81	65

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	CHN	C	56	53	274	44	9	4
1982	CHN	C	129	120	598	89	11	11
1983	CHN	C	150	140	730	75	13	7
1984	CHN	C	146	141	811	89	15	9
1985	CHN	C	138	129	694	84	8	7
1986	CHN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1986	CHN	C	145	141	885	105	8	14
1987	CHN	C	123	119	749	79	9	11
1988	CHN	C	74	68	383	32	2	1
1988	ATL	C	2	2	13	2	0	0
1989	ATL	1B	2	1	12	0	0	3
1989	ATL	C	72	61	364	40	6	1
1990	ATL	1B	6	5	45	5	0	4
1990	ATL	C	4	2	19	1	0	0