Daisy Davis, baseball player, 1884-1885

Daisy Davis

Born: 11/28/1858 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 11/5/1902 in Lynn, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-06 | Final Game: 1885-07-29

Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: John Henry Albert Davis

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Biography

Daisy Davis was a pioneering pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, playing from 1884 until 1885. Born in 1858, Davis competed during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and the growing popularity of the game. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 16-21 with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of the mound during a time when the sport was still finding its footing in American culture. Davis amassed a total of 186 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a formidable pitcher despite the fierce competition of the late 19th century. Although he recorded no saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he played a vital role in the development of pitching strategies and techniques that would influence the game for years to come. Davis's career unfolded in an era where the game was rapidly evolving, and his performances helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 21 40 39 33 2 0 323.7 356 136 5 71 186 3.78 0

Career ERA 3.78 vs. league average 3.08 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1884 SL4 AA 10 12 25 24 20 1 0 198.3 196 64 35 143 2.90 3.11 (+7%) 2439.3
1884 BSN NL 1 3 4 4 3 0 0 31.0 50 27 8 13 7.84 3.11 (-152%) -733.7
1885 BSN NL 5 6 11 11 10 1 0 94.3 110 45 28 30 4.29 3.03 (-42%) -913.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 140 9 22 2 1 0 3 0 6 20 0.157 0.192 0.186 0.377 -374.3

Career AVG .157 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OBP .192 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.

Career SLG .186 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.377 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 38.0% 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
1884 SL4 AA 25 87 5 15 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0.172 .243 (-29%) .278 (-22%) .327 (-40%) .606 (-32%) -374.3
1884 BSN NL 4 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.000 — — — — -374.3
1885 BSN NL 11 37 4 7 2 0 0 3 0 1 11 0.189 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 0 4 0 0 0
P 40 0 11 56 15 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 SL4 OF 4 0 4 0 0 0
1884 SL4 P 25 0 8 32 11 0
1884 BSN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1884 BSN P 4 0 2 8 3 1
1885 BSN P 11 0 1 16 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40
Center Field 3
Right Field 2