George Davis

Born: 3/9/1890 in Lancaster, NY, USA

Died: 6/4/1961 in Buffalo, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-07-16 | Final Game: 1915-10-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: George Allen Davis

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Biography

George Davis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Born in 1890, Davis began his Major League career on July 16, 1912, and concluded it on October 7, 1915. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a win-loss record of 7-10 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, reflecting the competitive nature of the league during his tenure. Davis was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 77 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves throughout his time in the league, his contributions on the mound were significant in the context of his era, as he navigated a landscape dominated by pitchers who often relied on different styles and strategies compared to those of modern baseball. While his time in the spotlight was relatively short, Davis's role as a pitcher during this transformative period in baseball history adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's evolution.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	10	36	22	13	1	0	191.0	195	95	7	78	77	4.48	0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — 47.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1912	NYY	AL	1	4	10	7	5	0	54.0	61	39	28	22	6.50	3.36 (-93%)	-
1913	BSN	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	8.0	7	4	5	3	4.50	—	0.0
1914	BSN	NL	3	3	9	6	4	1	55.7	42	21	26	26	3.40	2.93 (-16%)	-558.5
1915	BSN	NL	3	3	15	9	4	0	73.3	85	31	19	26	3.80	2.90 (-31%)	-199.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	61	3	11	1	0	0	4	0	4	25	0.180	0.231	0.197	0.427	0.0

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 28.9% below league average.

Career SLG .197 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.427 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — 35.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1912	NYY	AL	10	18	0	2	0	1	2	10	0.111	—	—	—	—
1913	BSN	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1914	BSN	NL	9	18	1	3	0	2	2	6	0.167	—	—	—	—
1915	BSN	NL	15	23	2	6	1	1	0	9	0.261	—	—	—	—