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Jamaican Ballplayers: Chili Davis

Jamaican Ballplayers: Chili Davis

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Jan 31, 2024
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Whether we recognize it or not, Chili Davis is one of the greatest switch-hitters in baseball history. Among players who played at least 1,000 major league games, here’s where Davis ranks among switch-hitters:

  • Games, 10th

  • Runs, 20th

  • Hits, 17th

  • Doubles, 17th

  • Home Runs, 7th

  • RBI, 7th

  • Walks, 10th

  • Slugging, 21st

  • OPS, 23rd

  • OPS+, 21st

  • Total Bases, 8th

That’s pretty good, …

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