Bud Davis

Born: 12/7/1895 in Merry Point, VA, USA

Died: 5/26/1967 in Williamsburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-04-19 | Final Game: 1915-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: John Wilbur Davis

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Biography

Bud Davis, born in 1895, had a brief yet notable career in Major League Baseball, playing as a position player from 1915. His professional tenure spanned from April 19, 1915, to September 23, 1915, during a period marked by the tail end of the deadball era—a time when offensive output was generally lower compared to later decades. Over the course of 21 games, Davis showcased his skills at the plate, finishing with a commendable batting average of .308. He recorded 8 hits, including 3 runs batted in, though he did not hit any home runs during his short stint in the league. Despite the limited duration of his career, Davis's performance highlighted his potential as a competent hitter, contributing to his team's offensive efforts during a challenging period for run production in baseball. His time in the majors may not have been extensive, but his .308 batting average remains a testament to his capability as a player in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	18	2	2	0	0	66.7	65	30	1	59	18	4.05	0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 39.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1915	PHA	AL	0	2	18	2	2	0	0	66.7	65	30	59	18	4.05	2.90 (-40%)	-3556.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
21	26	4	8	2	1	0	3	0	0	3	0.308	0.308	0.462	0.769	0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .462 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +38.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.769 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +18.2% above 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
1915	PHA	AL	21	26	4	8	2	1	0	3	0	0	3	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	18	0	0	20	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	PHA	P	18	0	0	20	4	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	17