Crash Davis

Born: 7/14/1919 in Canon, GA, USA

Died: 8/31/2001 in Greensboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-06-05 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Columbus Davis

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Biography

Crash Davis, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1940 until September 20, 1942, during which he played a total of 148 games as a position player. Davis recorded 102 hits, contributing to a batting average of .23, along with 2 home runs and 43 runs batted in. Known for his tenacity on the field, he also demonstrated speed with 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Davis played during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the onset of World War II, which significantly impacted the availability of players and the dynamics of the game. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were indicative of the grit and determination that characterized many players of his time. While he may not be a household name, Crash Davis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of an era marked by both challenge and change.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	4.0	4.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
148	444	43	102	12	2	2	43	2	35	56	0.230	0.289	0.279	0.568	-1310.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1940	PHA	AL	23	67	4	18	1	1	0	9	1	3	10	0.269	.267 (+1%)	.335 (-8%)	.387 (-19%)	.722 (-14%)	-153.2
1941	PHA	AL	39	105	8	23	3	0	0	8	0	11	16	0.219	.262 (-16%)	.332 (-12%)	.373 (-34%)	.705 (-23%)	-391.7
1942	PHA	AL	86	272	31	61	8	1	2	26	1	21	30	0.224	.253 (-11%)	.323 (-13%)	.349 (-19%)	.672 (-16%)	-765.7