Harry Davis

Born: 3/7/1908 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 3/3/1997 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-13 | Final Game: 1937-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Albert Davis

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Biography

Harry Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 until his retirement on October 2, 1937. Primarily a position player, Davis appeared in 327 games throughout his career, where he showcased a reliable presence on the field. He accumulated a total of 320 hits and posted a batting average of .264, making significant contributions to his teams during the early years of the game’s expansion. Known for his versatility, he recorded 123 RBIs and hit 7 home runs, while also demonstrating speed on the base paths with 21 stolen bases. Davis's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the Great Depression and the deadball era, leading to changes in playing style and fan engagement. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable player during his tenure, even as he played in a league that was becoming increasingly competitive. Though not a Hall of Famer, Davis's dedication and performance left a lasting imprint in the annals of the sport, reflecting the spirit of his era and the evolution of baseball during the 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
327	1213	205	320	65	18	7	123	21	153	87	0.264	0.347	0.364	0.712	-288.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .347 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.712 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — near 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
1932	DET	AL	141	590	92	159	32	13	4	74	12	60	53	0.269	.275 (-2%)	.335 (+1%)	.391 (-1%)	.726 (avg)	0.2
1933	DET	AL	66	173	24	37	8	2	0	14	2	22	8	0.214	.270 (-21%)	.329 (-8%)	.377 (-25%)	.707 (-17%)	-491.4
1937	SLA	AL	120	450	89	124	25	3	3	35	7	71	26	0.276	.276 (avg)	.342 (+9%)	.398 (-8%)	.740 (avg)	202.8