Butch Davis, baseball player, 1983-1994

Butch Davis

Born: 6/19/1958 in Williamston, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-08-23 | Final Game: 1994-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Wallace McArthur Davis

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Biography

Butch Davis, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1983 until his retirement in 1994. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 166 games, compiling a total of 110 hits and achieving a batting average of .243. Known for his versatility and speed on the basepaths, Davis contributed 13 stolen bases and drove in 50 runs, while also hitting 7 home runs. His career spanned a period characterized by evolving offensive strategies and a growing emphasis on power hitting, yet Davis remained a reliable presence for the teams he played for. Davis's playing style was marked by his ability to contribute in various facets of the game, often utilizing his speed to create opportunities for his team. He navigated the challenges of the early 1990s, an era that saw a significant shift in player dynamics and the increasing importance of analytics in evaluating performance. Although his career numbers may not reflect the overwhelming power seen in later generations, Davis's contributions as a consistent player left a lasting impression on the teams he represented. His journey through the majors serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
540.0 508.0 92.0 175.0 25.0 18.0 5.0 73.0 24.0 1.0 33.0 0.344 0.380 0.494 0.874

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1947 324.0 306.0 58.0 103.0 17.0 13.0 3.0 48.0 13.0 0 25.0 0.337 0.372 0.507 0.879
1949 216.0 202.0 34.0 72.0 8.0 5.0 2.0 25.0 11.0 1.0 8.0 0.356 0.393 0.475 0.868

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
166 453 56 110 21 10 7 50 13 20 83 0.243 0.274 0.380 0.654 -672.9

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 16.0% below league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.654 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 9.2% 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
1983 KCR AL 33 122 13 42 2 6 2 18 4 4 19 0.344 .260 (+32%) .324 (+11%) .389 (+31%) .714 (+21%) 363.4
1984 KCR AL 41 116 11 17 3 0 2 12 4 10 19 0.147 .259 (-44%) .322 (-35%) .384 (-42%) .707 (-39%) -774.1
1987 PIT NL 7 7 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1988 BAL AL 13 25 2 6 1 0 0 0 1 0 8 0.240 — — — — 0.0
1989 BAL AL 5 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1991 LAD NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 TEX AL 62 159 24 39 10 4 3 20 3 5 28 0.245 .265 (-7%) .332 (-18%) .403 (+3%) .735 (-6%) -262.2
1994 TEX AL 4 17 2 4 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.235 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 130 111 274 7 9 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 KCA OF 33 33 83 1 2 0
1984 KCA OF 35 30 69 2 3 1
1987 PIT OF 1 1 3 0 0 0
1988 BAL OF 10 7 16 1 0 1
1989 BAL OF 3 1 3 0 0 0
1993 TEX OF 44 35 94 2 4 1
1994 TEX OF 4 4 6 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 95
Center Field 11
Right Field 31
Designated Hitter 15

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 TEX AL $130,000
Total Career Earnings $130,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
East Carolina University Greenville NC 1978, 1979, 1980