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Mark Davis

b. 1960

Former pitcher in Major League Baseball

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About Mark Davis

Born 1960. Mark Davis is an American baseball player.

Mark William Davis (born October 19, 1960) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Davis played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies (1980–1981, 1993), San Francisco Giants (1983–1987), San Diego Padres (1987–1989, 1993–1994), Kansas City Royals (1990–1992), Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers (1997). He won the National League Cy Young Award in , as a relief pitcher for the Padres. Davis batted and threw left-handed. He was the Minor League Pitching Coordinator for the Kansas City Royals organization, but stepped aside after the season to coach a single short-season affiliate in .

Playing career Davis began his career in with the Philadelphia Phillies. He spent parts of five seasons with the San Francisco Giants after being dealt along with Mike Krukow and minor-league outfielder C.L. Penigar from the Phillies for Joe Morgan and Al Holland on December 14, 1982. He started a career-high 27 games in for a 5–17 win–loss record. He became a primary reliever the following season,

Personal life Davis lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with Candy, his wife. They have two sons and two daughters.

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Granada High School, Chabot College
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Mark William Davis

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mark Davis?

former pitcher in Major League Baseball

When was Mark Davis born?

Mark Davis was born on 19 October 1960 in Livermore.

What is Mark Davis's occupation?

Mark Davis is a baseball player.

What nationality is Mark Davis?

Mark Davis is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mark Davis

· Wikidata: Q3294048

· DBpedia: Mark Davis (pitcher)

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