Charles Theodore Davis

Positions: Outfielder and Designated Hitter
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 195 lb.

Born: January 17, 1960 in Kingston, Jamaica
High School: Susan Miller Dorsey HS (Los Angeles, CA)
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 11th round of the 1977 amateur draft.
Signed September 3, 1977. (All Transactions)
Debut: April 10, 1981 (Age 21)   vs. SDP 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Angels/Giants/Twins/Yankees/Royals 1981-1999
Agents: Adam Katz,Tom Reich [*]
Final Game: October 3, 1999 (Age 39)   vs. TBD 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
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