Babe Davis

Born: 9/10/1908 in Clarke County, GA, USA

Died: 7/18/1981 in Athens, GA, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Willie Lyndon Davis

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Biography

Babe Davis, born in 1908, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. Since entering the league, Davis has made a notable impact on the diamond, participating in 68 games and accumulating 69 hits, which showcases his ability to consistently make contact with the ball. His batting average stands at an impressive 0.28, highlighting his skill as a reliable hitter in a competitive era of baseball. Davis contributes significantly to his team's offensive efforts, recording 3 home runs and driving in 38 runs throughout his career. Additionally, he demonstrates speed on the basepaths with 5 stolen bases, indicating a well-rounded skill set that combines power and agility. As he continues to play, Babe Davis remains a noteworthy figure in the current baseball landscape, adapting to modern challenges while embodying the spirit of the game. His ongoing career adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, as he strives to leave a lasting legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 246 47 69 12 5 3 38 5 22 2 0.280 0.347 0.407 0.753 97.2

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.753 vs. league average 0.731 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
1938 BCA NAL 40 149 25 44 10 5 0 25 3 10 2 0.295 .272 (+8%) .341 (+1%) .392 (+9%) .734 (+5%) 87.2
1939 IAB NAL 16 59 14 15 2 0 2 9 2 7 0 0.254 .274 (-7%) .342 (avg) .393 (-1%) .735 (avg) 10.0
1939 HG NN2 8 33 5 9 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0.273 — — — — 10.0
1940 MRS NAL 4 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 16 0 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 0.125

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1939 NLC HG 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.125
1939 NLP2 HG 2 8 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 6 16 17 2 2
3B 2 2 2 2 2 0
OF 62 57 80 5 5 1
SS 1 1 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 BCA 2B 6 6 16 17 2 2
1938 BCA OF 36 32 29 1 4 0
1938 BCA SS 1 1 2 1 0 0
1939 IAB 3B 2 2 2 2 2 0
1939 IAB OF 14 14 27 3 1 1
1939 HG OF 8 8 20 1 0 0
1940 MRS OF 4 3 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 2
Shortstop 1
Left Field 26
Center Field 25
Right Field 11