Gerry Davis (outfielder)
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Gerald Edward Davis (born December 25, 1958) is an American former
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who appeared in 49
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over parts of two seasons, and , for the San Diego Padres. He threw and batted right-handed and was listed as tall and .


Amateur career

A native of
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with the Harwich Mariners of the
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and was named a league all-star. He was drafted by the Padres in the sixth round of the
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.


Professional career

Davis' professional career extended for six seasons (1980–1985 and 1987), and included strong showings in levels ranging from Class A to Triple-A. He was selected an All-Star in the
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(1981) and
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(1983). During his two stints with the Padres, he collected 22
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, with five doubles and a triple and three
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. He batted .301. The bulk of his MLB service time came in 1985, when he got into 44 games and started seven games in
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and two games in left field. A knee injury suffered in January 1986 caused him to miss the entire 1986 season and curtailed his playing career.Article
at
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, 13 March 1986
He retired from professional baseball after spending 1987 in the minors.


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Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Winter League)

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