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Eric Davis Biography

Eric Davis is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on May 29, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, California, United States. Cincinnati Reds outfielder who was one of the best five-tool players of his era. He was named to 2 All-Star games and he helped lead the Reds to a World Series Championship in 1990.

In his autobiography he praised fellow Reds great Pete Rose for having faith in him.

Eric Keith Davis (born May 29, 1962) is an American former center fielder for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds, to which he owes his nickname Eric the Red. Davis was 21 years old when he made his major league debut with the Reds on May 19, 1984. Davis spent eight seasons with the Reds and later played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants. A right-handed batter and fielder, Davis was blessed with a mesmerizing combination of athletic ability, including excellent foot and bat speed, tremendous power, and superlative defensive acumen. He became one of baseball’s most exciting players during his peak, achieving a number of rare feats. In 1987, he became the first player in major league history to hit three grand slams in one month and the first to achieve at least 30 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season.

The Cincinnati Reds selected Davis in the eighth round (200th overall) of the 1980 MLB draft. Strawberry was chosen in the same draft as the first overall selection by the New York Mets.

He had two children with his wife Sherrie.

NameEric Davis
First NameEric
Last NameDavis
OccupationBaseball Player
BirthdayMay 29
Birth Year1962
Place of BirthLos Angeles, CA
Home TownCalifornia
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignGemini
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Ethnicity, religion & political views

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From 1986 to 1990, Davis averaged 30 home runs and 40 stolen bases. During this time, he was one of the game’s most exciting players and a very visible superstar player. He drew some MVP support every year from 1986 to 1990, finishing in the top 15 in the voting every year. From 1986 to 1989, he also finished in the NL’s top 10 in home runs, slugging percentage, and OPS each year. While he had some other good seasons later in his career, injuries prevented him from reaching this type of peak again. In 1990, with a solid team around him, Davis was a key player in Cincinnati’s “wire-to-wire” championship season.

Eric Davis Net Worth

Eric Davis is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Davis's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played college football at Jacksonville State University.

He hit a home run in his first career World Series at-bat in 1990.

In 1626 games over 17 seasons, Davis posted a .269 batting average (1430-for-5321) with 938 runs, 239 doubles, 26 triples, 282 home runs, 934 RBI, 349 stolen bases, 740 bases on balls, .359 on-base percentage and .482 slugging percentage. He finished his career with a .984 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions. In 25 postseason games, he hit .192 (14-for-73) with 7 runs, 2 home runs and 12 RBI.

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Davis began to excel in 1986, batting .277, swatting 27 homers, and stealing 80 bases. He and Rickey Henderson remain the only players in major league history to be members of the “20/80 club”. In a 162-game span—June 11, 1986 to July 4, 1987—he made 659 plate appearance and batted .308/.406/.622 with 47 homers, 149 runs, 123 RBI, and 98 stolen bases. (He was caught stealing just 12 times.)

A native of Los Angeles, California, the Reds selected Davis in the eighth round of the 1980 amateur draft from John C. Fremont High School in South Los Angeles, where he was a heavily recruited college basketball prospect. In his major league career, he often sustained injuries while winning two MLB All-Star Game selections, three Rawlings Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. Over a 162-game period spanning June 11, 1986, to July 4, 1987, he batted .308, .406 on-base percentage, .622 slugging percentage with 47 home runs, 149 runs scored, 123 runs batted in (RBI) and 98 stolen bases. In 1990, he became a World Series champion in the Reds’ upset and four-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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When Davis first appeared in the major leagues in 1984, his physical talents gave him the potential to be one of the most exciting players in the game. He was a rare five-tool player with home run power as well as sheer speed on the base paths. He made a habit of robbing home runs and elicited comparisons to Willie Mays.

Davis continued to build on his success in 1987. On Opening Day, he went 3–for–3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two walks. Through the first 10 games, he was batting .526 with 4 home runs and 8 stolen bases. On May 1, 1987, he hit 2 home runs, including a grand slam. Two days later, he hit another three home runs—one each to left, center, and right field—including a grand slam, and a stolen base. He hit another grand slam that month, making him the first player in history to hit three in one month. During an eventful play in the late innings at Wrigley Field on September 4, Davis crashed into the outfield brick wall as he caught a deep fly ball; he laid on the ground several moments and was slowed afterward.

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Davis finished the 1987 season with a .293 average, 37 homers, and 50 steals. He became the first player in history to hit 30 homers and steal 50 bases in a season, despite playing in only 129 games. Prior to 1987, just six players had achieved the 30–30 club. That season, three others—including Strawberry, Joe Carter, and Howard Johnson—joined Davis in the 30–30 club. He led the league in power-speed number (42.53) with a mark that is the third-highest single season mark ever.

Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Davis celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.

After 1990, Davis was unable to get his career back on track. Injuries sabotaged his play in 1991, and he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Tim Belcher and John Wetteland. He suffered several more injuries in 1992 and was largely ineffective.

What ever happened to Eric Davis?

He moved to the Orioles and, despite fighting colon cancer, he had one of his best statistical seasons in 1998. Injuries again slowed Davis over the next few seasons, and he retired for good in 2001. Along with other business interests, Davis currently works as a roving instructor in the Reds organization.

Is Eric Davis a Hall of Famer?

Calculating out his per-game averages out over 2,500 games provides for 433 home runs, 536 stolen bases, 1436 RBI and 1442 runs scored. Given these numbers, Davis is a sure fire Hall of Famer. Additionally, Davis would have been one of only two members of baseball’s 400-400 club, the other is Barry Bonds.

Did Eric Davis play football?

Eric Wayne Davis (born January 26, 1968) is a former professional American football player who was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft. Davis played in 13 NFL seasons from 1990 to 2002.

When did Eric Davis play baseball?

1999

What was Eric Davis jersey number?

When his old number 38 wasn’t available, Boston Red Sox newcomer Jason Bay selected jersey number 44 as an homage to Davis.

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