Douglas P. "Doug" Davis (born September 21, 1975) is a starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Davis was born in Sacramento, California and went to Northgate High School in Walnut Creek California. Later, he attended the City College of San Francisco; he earned Second Team All-Conference honors as a pitcher in his junior season. In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26,34,42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Ameriquest Field in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... In Major League Baseball, a win (denoted W) is generally credited to the pitcher for the winning team who was in the game when they last took the lead. ... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging to Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz (not pictured). ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26,34,42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Ameriquest Field in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1999 throughout the world. ... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) a. ... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 19, 34, 42, 44 Name Milwaukee Brewers (1970–present) Seattle Pilots (1969) Ballpark Miller Park (2001–present) County Stadium (1970-2000) Sicks Stadium (Seattle) (1969) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) formerly known as Bank One Ballpark (1998-2005) Major league titles World Series titles (1) 2001 NL Pennants (1) 2001 National League West Division titles (3) 2002... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Major league affiliations National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present) Current uniform Name Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present) Ballpark Chase Field (1998–present) formerly known as Bank One Ballpark (1998-2005) Major league titles World Series titles (1) 2001 NL Pennants (1) 2001 National League West Division titles (3) 2002... Location of Sacramento in California County Sacramento Government  - Mayor Heather Fargo Area  - City  99. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... City College of San Francisco, or CCSF, is a two-year community college in San Francisco, California. ...

Davis was drafted by the Texas Rangers baseball club in the 10th round of the 1996 Amateur Draft and made his MLB debut on August 9, 1999 for the Rangers. Davis has played for the Rangers (career record 21-21 with the club), Toronto Blue Jays (career record 4-6) and the Milwaukee Brewers (career record 26-25). Davis mixes a slightly above-average curveball, a mid-80s fastball and a strong cutter which he uses as his putaway pitch to strike batters out. Davis is also noted for being one of the worst hitters in baseball, sporting a career batting average of .067 in 239 at-bats, whilst recording 117 strikeouts at the plate as of May 22, 2007. He went 1-64 with a .017 average in 2003. A view of the playing field at Busch Memorial Stadium, St. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Curveball grip The curveball is a type of breaking ball in baseball thrown with a grip and hand movement that imparts top spin to the ball. ... The fastball is the most common type of pitch in baseball. ...

On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, Davis was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation. As of August 29, 2006, he had 744 strikeouts. Davis also made a brief appearance in 2005 as a potential home buyer on the A&E television program Flip This House episode "It's a Rat Race." It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Mothers Day. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Lance Berkman hit one of the few Pink Bat homeruns on May 14, 2006. ... August 29 is the 241st day of the year (242nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

On Novermber 25, Davis was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks along with pitcher Dana Eveland and outfielder Dave Krynzel, for catcher Johnny Estrada, and pitchers Greg Aquino and Claudio Vargas.[1] Dana J. Eveland (bl. ... Dave Krynzel (born November 7, 1981 in Dayton, Ohio), is a Major League Baseball center fielder currently with the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Johnny Pulado Estrada III (born June 27, 1976 in Hayward, California), is a Major League Baseball player and a noted gay rights activist. ... Gregori Emilio Aquino Valera (born 11th January 1978 in Palenque, Dominican Republic) is a baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... Claudio (Almonte) Vargas (born on June 19, 1978 in Valverde Mao, Dominican Republic) is a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks. ...

External links

• baseball-reference.com - Major league career statistics and analysis