Jay Davis
Jay Davis | |
---|---|
Center fielder | |
Born: Chicago, Illinois | October 3, 1970|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
KBO debut | |
1999, for the Hanwha Eagles | |
Last KBO appearance | |
2006, for the Hanwha Eagles | |
KBO statistics | |
Batting average | .313 |
Runs scored | 538 |
Hits | 979 |
Home runs | 167 |
Runs batted in | 591 |
Stolen bases | 108 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
KBO
|
Jay Davis (born October 3, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former professional baseball player.
He played seven seasons as an
Career
Davis was the 318th pick overall of the 1989 June Amateur Draft, chosen out of
In 1999, Davis left for Korea and the
In 2000, Davis' .334 batting average was fifth-best in the league; he added 22 home runs and 21 stolen bases.[citation needed] Davis' 2001 season continued the trend, with a slash line of 335/.406/.558 to accompany 30 home runs, 95 runs, and 96 RBI. Davis finished fifth in the KBO League in batting average, and his 166 hits were one behind league leader Lee Byung-kyu.[citation needed] In 2002 Davis hit only .287 with 21 home runs; he still led all American-born players in the KBO in batting average.[citation needed]
After four successful seasons with the Eagles, Davis played the 2003 season in the Mexican League. He returned to Korea and the Eagles for the 2004–2006 seasons. His 2004 season featured a .323 batting average, 24 homers, and a league-leading 90 runs scored (tying Park Yong-taik). With a .323 batting average, 24 home runs, and 86 RBI, Davis earned a 2005 KBO League Golden Glove Award. That year he passed Tyrone Woods for the longest KBO career by a foreigner, and he also broke Woods' record for career RBI by a foreigner.[citation needed] In 2006, Davis hit .284 with 21 home runs.
In Davis' seven seasons with the Eagles, he compiled a .313 batting average, 167 home runs, and 591 runs batted in.[3]
References
- ^ Moon Gwang-lip. "Foreign Players Invigorate KBO," The Korea Times (2007-04-12).
- ^ Viquez, Marc. "Getting to Know Korean Baseball Teams, Uniforms, and Logos," Chris Creamer's SportsLogos.net (June 19, 2020).
- ^ Kwon Sang-Soo. "Foreign hitters full of surprises," Korea JoongAng Daily (March 24, 2014).
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- "Slugging It Out in South Korea: The Best Foreign Hitters in KBO History — 2016 Update," Burly's Baseball Musings (Oct. 9, 2016).
- "Foreign Players Struggling in Korean Baseball League," The Dong-a Ilbo (May. 16, 2009).