During his playing career, he appeared in seven games over two seasons as a catcher and third baseman for the California Angels and Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Not originally in the lineup, Davis entered the game as a pinch runner for third baseman Jack Howell who was hit by a pitch in the top of fourth inning.

His unorthodox debut was capped off by a benches clearing brawl after Indians’ pitcher Bud Black hit Devon White with a pitch.

In 1992, Davis split his season between the Double-A Tulsa Drillers and the Triple-A Oklahoma City 89ers in the Texas Rangers organization.

In April 23, 1992, Davis appeared in his first and only game for the Rangers as a defensive replacement in the top of the ninth inning for catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

He spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League.

Prior to the 2023 season, Davis was named the Manager of the Texas Rangers Triple-A affiliate Round Rock Express.