Davey Crockett, baseball player, 1901-1901

Davey Crockett

Born: 10/5/1875 in Roanoke, VA, USA

Died: 2/23/1961 in Charlottesville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-07-11 | Final Game: 1901-08-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: David Solomon Crockett

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Biography

Davey Crockett was a professional baseball player born in 1875, whose career spanned from 1901 to 1907. Playing primarily as a position player, he made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-oriented style. Over the course of his career, Crockett appeared in 28 games, showcasing his abilities with a batting average of .284, which highlighted his capacity to make contact and contribute offensively. Crockett recorded 29 hits and drove in 14 runs during his brief tenure in the major leagues, demonstrating a knack for producing in key situations despite not hitting any home runs. He also added a stolen base to his ledger, indicating a level of speed and agility on the basepaths. While his career statistics may not place him among the most recognized figures in baseball history, his contributions during a transformative period in the sport reflect the evolving dynamics of baseball in the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
28 102 10 29 2 2 0 14 1 6 8 0.284 0.336 0.343 0.680 -6.9

Career AVG .284 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.680 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1901 DET AL 28 102 10 29 2 2 0 14 1 6 8 0.284 .271 (+5%) .326 (+3%) .359 (-5%) .686 (-1%) -6.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 27 0 317 15 11 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 DET 1B 27 0 317 15 11 20

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 27