Eric Keith Davis is an American former professional baseball center fielder for several Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds, to which he owes his nickname "Eric the Red." Davis was 21 years old when he made his major league debut with the Reds on May 19, 1984. Davis spent eight seasons with the Reds, on two of which he was named to the National League All-Star Team. He finished inside the top-15 finalists for NL MVP over five consecutive years (1986–90). Vastly diminished by serious injuries, he subsequently played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants. A right-handed batter and fielder, Davis had a rare combination of athletic ability, including foot and bat speed, power, and defensive acumen.