Russ Davis

Born: 9/13/1969 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-07-06 | Final Game: 2001-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Russell Stuart Davis

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Biography

Russ Davis, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2001. Primarily known as a position player, Davis played a total of 612 games throughout his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded 508 hits and demonstrated power with 84 home runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. With a batting average of .257 and 276 RBIs, Davis established himself as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter during a time characterized by a transition in offensive strategies in the league. Davis's career unfolded during an era marked by evolving player dynamics and increased offensive output, particularly in the late 1990s. He was known for his ability to combine contact hitting with power, evidenced by his 16 stolen bases, which added a layer of speed to his game. While not a household name, Davis's contributions to the teams he played for were valuable, and his journey through the league reflected the competitive nature of baseball during a time when many players were pushing the boundaries of performance. His legacy, while perhaps overshadowed by larger stars of his era, remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to thrive in the majors.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
612	1980	261	508	108	6	84	276	16	146	503	0.257	0.310	0.444	0.755	-790.9

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .310 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career SLG .444 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.765 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
1994	NYY	AL	4	14	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	NYY	AL	40	98	14	27	5	2	2	12	0	10	26	0.276	.266 (+3%)	.337 (+3%)	.417 (+3%)	.755 (+3%)	52.6
1996	SEA	AL	51	167	24	39	9	0	5	18	2	17	50	0.234	.269 (-13%)	.340 (-8%)	.426 (-12%)	.767 (-10%)	-300.1
1997	SEA	AL	119	420	57	114	29	1	20	63	6	27	100	0.271	.266 (+2%)	.336 (-6%)	.419 (+16%)	.756 (+6%)	407.9
1998	SEA	AL	141	502	68	130	30	1	20	82	4	34	134	0.259	.266 (-3%)	.335 (-9%)	.420 (+5%)	.755 (-1%)	-320.8
1999	SEA	AL	124	432	55	106	17	1	21	59	3	32	111	0.245	.271 (-10%)	.344 (-12%)	.433 (avg)	.778 (-5%)	-539.5
2000	SFG	NL	80	180	27	47	5	0	9	24	0	9	29	0.261	.270 (-3%)	.344 (-12%)	.437 (avg)	.782 (-5%)	-215.8
2001	SFG	NL	53	167	16	43	13	1	7	17	1	17	49	0.257	.263 (-2%)	.332 (-2%)	.426 (+11%)	.758 (+5%)	124.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2000	NLDS2	SFN	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000
1995	ALDS2	NYA	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	4	24	1	2	4
3B	556	523	264	901	85	85
OF	3	3	1	0	2	0
SS	2	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1994	NYA	3B	4	3	2	6	0	0
1995	NYA	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1995	NYA	3B	34	27	15	45	2	1
1996	SEA	3B	51	49	31	67	7	5
1997	SEA	3B	117	112	56	219	18	24
1998	SEA	3B	137	133	55	254	32	26
1998	SEA	OF	3	3	1	0	2	0
1999	SEA	3B	124	120	71	207	12	17
1999	SEA	SS	2	0	0	0	0	0
2000	SFN	1B	6	4	23	1	2	4
2000	SFN	3B	43	33	14	42	4	3
2001	SFN	3B	46	46	20	61	10	9

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	8
Third Base	556
Shortstop	2
Left Field	3
Designated Hitter	9

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	SFN	NL	$1,300,000
2000	SFN	NL	$1,000,000
1999	SEA	AL	$2,350,000
1998	SEA	AL	$1,000,000
1997	SEA	AL	$185,000
1996	SEA	AL	$120,000
1995	NYA	AL	$109,000
1994	NYA	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,173,000