Bill Davidson, baseball player, 1909-1911

Bill Davidson

Born: 5/10/1884 in Lafayette, IN, USA

Died: 5/23/1954 in Lincoln, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-09-29 | Final Game: 1911-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Simpson Davidson

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Biography

Bill Davidson was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His playing career spanned from 1909 to 1911, during a time when the game was evolving with increasing fan interest and the emergence of more dynamic offensive strategies. Davidson played a total of 225 games, achieving 190 hits and earning a reputation as a versatile position player. He recorded a batting average of .235, complemented by 60 RBIs and 46 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and agility on the base paths. Known for his gritty playing style, Davidson contributed to the teams he played for with both his offensive and defensive skills. His career included one home run, a noteworthy achievement in an era where power hitting was not yet the primary focus of the game. As baseball transitioned into a period where players began to showcase more power, Davidson's contributions reflect the foundational skills that paved the way for future generations of players. Although his career was relatively brief, his impact on the field and the development of the game during this transformative time remains a part of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
225 808 83 190 16 11 1 60 46 41 75 0.235 0.276 0.286 0.562 -2334.8

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.653 across their career seasons — 13.9% below 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
1909 CHC NL 2 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1910 BRO NL 136 509 48 121 13 7 0 34 27 24 54 0.238 .249 (-5%) .317 (-13%) .326 (-11%) .644 (-12%) -1240.3
1911 BRO NL 87 292 33 68 3 4 1 26 18 16 21 0.233 .266 (-13%) .336 (-18%) .356 (-21%) .693 (-20%) -1094.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 207 130 454 15 20 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1909 CHN OF 2 2 3 0 0 0
1910 BRO OF 131 128 283 11 12 3
1911 BRO OF 74 0 168 4 8 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Left Field 1
Center Field 203
Right Field 3