Chris Davis (baseball)
| Chris Davis | |
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| Baltimore Orioles – No. 19 | |
| First Baseman/Third Baseman | |
| Born: March 17, 1986 Longview, Texas |
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| Bats: Left | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| June 26, 2008 for the Texas Rangers | |
| Career statistics (through 2011 season) |
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| Batting average | .252 |
| Home runs | 44 |
| Runs batted in | 137 |
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Christopher Lyn Davis (born March 17, 1986, in Longview, Texas) is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles.
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[edit] Professional career
Chris Davis was originally drafted by the New York Yankees in the 50th round of the 2004 MLB Draft but did not sign. Davis was once again drafted, by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, in the 2005 MLB Draft, however he did not sign. Davis was then drafted again this time by the Texas Rangers in the fifth round of the 2006 MLB Draft out of Navarro Junior College (TX).
[edit] 2008
On June 26, 2008, the Rangers called up Davis from Triple-A Oklahoma, and that day he made his major league debut in a game against the Houston Astros, getting a hit in his first Major League at bat. Davis started his first Major League game at first base on June 27, 2008, and hit his first Major League home run during the game. He also homered the next day, becoming the first Texas Ranger to homer in both of his first two Major League starts.
By virtue of his hot start with the Rangers, and his considerable power as a batter, Davis was dubbed "Crush Davis" by local media and fans (a play on "Crash Davis" from the movie Bull Durham).[1]
[edit] 2009
After striking out in 30% of his at bats in 2008, Davis led all players in strikeouts during spring training, with 26 in 79 at bats, though he batted .304.[2] He hit a milestone when he struck out for the 100th time in 2009 in his 219th at bat, the fewest at bats that a player has needed to reach the 100-strikeout mark.[3]
On July 5, Davis was optioned to the minors to make room for Josh Hamilton who was coming off the disabled list. He was batting only .202 with 114 strikeouts, but did have 15 home runs in 258 at bats.[4]
When Davis returned to the majors, his numbers improved dramatically, hitting .318 in September and October, with five home runs and 21 RBIs in the two-month span.[5]
[edit] 2010
Davis would once again be optioned to Triple-A after starting 2010 batting .188/.264/.292 in 15 games and 48 at-bats. He was recalled on July 9, 2010 to play first base for the Rangers. A roster spot and spot in the Rangers starting lineup became available when Justin Smoak was involved in a trade that sent him to the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Cliff Lee and Mark Lowe.
[edit] 2011
Davis was called up from Triple-A to play for the Rangers when Josh Hamilton suffered a fracture of the humerus bone in his shoulder.[6]
[edit] Baltimore Orioles
On July 30th, 2011, Davis was traded with pitcher Tommy Hunter to the Baltimore Orioles for reliever Koji Uehara.
[edit] References
- ^ Matt Patterson. "Davis off to fast start with Rangers". The Oklahoman. http://newsok.com/davis-off-to-fast-start-with-rangersbrspan-classhl2rangers-promotion-comes-after-23-home-runs-in-minor-leaguesspanbrspan-classhl2former-redhawk-homers-twice-in-first-three-gamesspan/article/3264296/?pg=1. Retrieved 2008-08-04.
- ^ Sortable Player Stats
- ^ Davis on record strikeout pace
- ^ Hamilton returns, Davis sent to Triple-A
- ^ Davis returns with power
- ^ Grant, Evan (12 April 2011). "Rangers to recall Chris Davis to replace Josh Hamilton on roster". Dallas Morning News. http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/04/rangers-to-recall-chris-davis.html. Retrieved 12 April 2011.
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