Brandy Davis, baseball player, 1952-1953

Brandy Davis

Born: 9/10/1927 in Newark, DE, USA

Died: 6/12/2005 in Newark, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1953-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Brandon Davis

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Biography

Brandy Davis was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early 1950s. Born in 1927, Davis made his mark in Major League Baseball from April 15, 1952, until September 26, 1953. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 67 games, where he recorded 25 hits and had a batting average of .187. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 3 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 9 bases during his time in the league. Davis's career unfolded during a period marked by significant changes in baseball, including the integration of African American players and the transition away from the deadball era. Though he may not have had the most prolific statistics, his presence in the game exemplified the competitive spirit of players during a time when the sport was evolving rapidly. Davis's contributions, while modest in terms of numbers, reflected the dedication and hustle that characterized many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 134 19 25 3 1 0 3 9 11 31 0.187 0.248 0.224 0.472 -505.2

Career AVG .187 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.472 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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
1952 PIT NL 55 95 14 17 1 1 0 1 9 11 28 0.179 .252 (-29%) .326 (-19%) .369 (-43%) .696 (-32%) -505.2
1953 PIT NL 12 39 5 8 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.205 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 38 0 74 2 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1952 PIT OF 29 0 53 2 4 0
1953 PIT OF 9 0 21 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 18
Center Field 9
Right Field 12

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1950