Mike Davis

Born: 6/11/1959 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-10 | Final Game: 1989-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Michael Dwayne Davis

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Biography

Mike Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1959, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement on October 1, 1989. Known for his versatility as a position player, Davis played a total of 963 games during his career. He was a consistent contributor to his teams, amassing 778 hits, 91 home runs, and 371 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .259. His speed on the bases was notable, with 134 stolen bases to his credit, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Davis played during a transitional era in baseball, where the game was evolving with the rise of power hitters and a greater emphasis on speed and athleticism. His contributions were significant for teams looking for a blend of power and speed in their lineups. As a player who embodied the competitive spirit of the 1980s, Davis left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and on the fans who appreciated his dynamic playing style. His career remains a testament to the hardworking players of that era, who paved the way for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
963	2999	419	778	161	16	91	371	134	236	537	0.259	0.313	0.415	0.728	621.9

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .415 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.712 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
1980	OAK	AL	51	95	11	20	2	1	1	8	2	7	14	0.211	.264 (-20%)	.326 (-20%)	.387 (-27%)	.714 (-23%)	-394.5
1981	OAK	AL	17	20	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	OAK	AL	23	75	12	30	4	0	1	10	3	2	8	0.400	.261 (+53%)	.324 (+28%)	.388 (+27%)	.712 (+28%)	331.8
1983	OAK	AL	128	443	61	122	24	4	8	62	32	27	74	0.275	.260 (+6%)	.324 (-1%)	.389 (+3%)	.714 (+1%)	37.1
1984	OAK	AL	134	382	47	88	18	3	9	46	14	31	66	0.230	.259 (-11%)	.322 (-12%)	.384 (-5%)	.707 (-8%)	-736.5
1985	OAK	AL	154	547	92	157	34	1	24	82	24	50	99	0.287	.257 (+12%)	.323 (+8%)	.390 (+24%)	.714 (+17%)	1776.4
1986	OAK	AL	142	489	77	131	28	3	19	55	27	34	91	0.268	.257 (+4%)	.325 (-4%)	.395 (+15%)	.720 (+6%)	453.3
1987	OAK	AL	139	494	69	131	32	1	22	72	19	42	94	0.265	.262 (+1%)	.331 (-3%)	.415 (+13%)	.746 (+6%)	415.9
1988	LAD	NL	108	281	29	55	11	2	2	17	7	25	59	0.196	.254 (-23%)	.317 (-18%)	.377 (-28%)	.695 (-24%)	-1244.9
1989	LAD	NL	67	173	21	43	7	1	5	19	6	16	28	0.249	.254 (-2%)	.319 (-3%)	.375 (+3%)	.694 (avg)	-16.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
9	10	3	2	0	0	1	2	5	0	0.200

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	AVG
1988	NLCS	LAN	4	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1988	WS	LAN	4	7	3	1	1	2	4	0.143
1981	ALCS	OAK	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	1.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	15	13	75	9	4	11
OF	819	719	1719	46	58	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	OAK	1B	7	7	45	5	1	6
1980	OAK	OF	18	10	31	2	0	0
1981	OAK	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	OAK	OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
1982	OAK	1B	7	6	30	4	3	5
1982	OAK	OF	13	9	35	0	2	0
1983	OAK	OF	121	111	278	16	8	4
1984	OAK	OF	127	105	287	6	12	4
1985	OAK	OF	151	143	370	6	8	1
1986	OAK	OF	139	128	310	9	9	2
1987	OAK	OF	124	109	210	3	13	1
1988	LAN	OF	76	63	121	3	5	2
1989	LAN	OF	48	41	74	1	1	1