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Glenn Erl DavisAmerican baseman ("base keeper" in baseball)
Date of Birth: 28.03.1961
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Glenn Earl Davis
Glenn Earl Davis, an American baseball player, was born on March 28, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. He played as a first baseman in the Major League Baseball, representing the Houston Astros from 1984 to 1990 and the Baltimore Orioles from 1991 to 1993.
Early Life
At the age of nine, Davis was adopted by George and Norma Davis, who were the parents of former major league pitcher Storm Davis. Although Glenn and Storm are not biologically related, they consider themselves brothers. Davis received a sports scholarship for baseball and spent one season at the University of Georgia before signing a contract with the Houston Astros.
Baseball Career
Davis began his career in the Astros' minor league in 1984 and finished fifth in the National League's Rookie of the Year voting. He was named an All-Star player in 1986, won the Silver Slugger Award for best offensive player at his position, and finished second in the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting. In 1988 and 1989, Davis was in the top 10 MVP candidates, establishing himself as one of the league's best hitters. However, he suffered an injury and only appeared in 93 games during the 1990 season.
In the following offseason, Davis was involved in a trade that is considered one of the worst in Baltimore Orioles' history. He moved from the Astros to the Orioles in exchange for Steve Finley, Pete Harnisch, and Curt Schilling. Schilling later became one of the best pitchers in baseball, Finley was named to the All-Star team twice and won five Gold Glove Awards, and Harnisch showed immediate success after leaving the Orioles. Davis struggled with a neck injury and was unable to achieve remarkable success, hitting only 24 home runs in his three seasons with the Orioles. In 1993, he suffered a broken jaw in a bar fight.
Later Life
After his contract with the Orioles ended, Davis attempted a comeback in the major leagues. He played in 129 games for the Omaha Royals, but despite decent performance, he was unable to accomplish his goal. From 1995 to 1996, Davis played baseball in Japan for the Hanshin Tigers before retiring from the sport.
Currently, Davis is a member of the Columbus City Council and owns his own hotel. In 1992, he founded an organization called "The Carpenter's Way," which helps troubled children in the city. Davis is married to Teresa Beasley, and they have three children: Sharaya, Tiffany, and Gabriel.
