Steve Davis, baseball player, 1985-1989

Steve Davis

Born: 8/4/1960 in San Antonio, TX, USA

Died: 9/28/2021 in Benbrook, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-08-25 | Final Game: 1989-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Steven Kennon Davis

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Biography

Steve Davis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 until 1989. Born in 1960, Davis carved out a niche in the game during an era marked by a transition towards more power-hitting and offensive play, characterized by the late '80s offensive explosion. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3-2 with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.44. Despite not being known for dominating performances, Davis contributed to his teams with a total of 39 strikeouts. Throughout his time in the league, Davis showcased a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, often serving as a reliable option out of the bullpen. Though he did not record any saves, his ability to pitch in various situations highlighted his versatility on the mound. While his career statistics may not reflect the impact of some of his contemporaries, Davis's journey through professional baseball remains a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 2 25 7 0 0 0 57.3 65 41 9 32 39 6.44 0

Career ERA 6.44 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 66.8% 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
1985 TOR AL 2 1 10 5 0 0 0 28.0 23 11 13 22 3.54 3.89 (+9%) -657.4
1986 TOR AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3.7 8 7 5 5 17.18 — 0.0
1989 CLE AL 1 1 12 2 0 0 0 25.7 34 23 14 12 8.06 3.71 (-117%) -494.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

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
1985 TOR AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TOR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CLE AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 25 7 1 7 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1985 TOR P 10 5 0 4 0 0
1986 TOR P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1989 CLE P 12 2 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Texas A&M University College Station TX 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982