Ike Davis

Born: 6/14/1895 in Pueblo, CO, USA

Died: 4/2/1984 in Tucson, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1919-04-23 | Final Game: 1925-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs

Full name: Isaac Marion Davis

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Biography

Ike Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1925. Primarily a position player, Davis appeared in 164 games during his career, where he accumulated 143 hits and recorded a batting average of .235. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 19 bases and contributed 65 RBIs to his teams. Despite not hitting any home runs, Davis's on-field presence and ability to drive in runs made him a valuable asset during his time. Davis played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise significantly. His contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and while he may not have had the power numbers that many associate with the modern game, his skills as a contact hitter and base runner showcased the versatility required of players in that period. Davis retired from the game on October 4, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who exemplified the tenacity and determination characteristic of early 20th-century baseball.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
7.0	5.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.200	0.429	0.200	0.629

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1945	7.0	5.0	0	1.0	0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.200	0.429	0.200	0.629

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
164	609	110	143	32	10	0	65	19	73	69	0.235	0.324	0.320	0.644	-1419.1

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OBP .324 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1919	WSN	AL	8	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1924	CHW	AL	10	33	5	8	1	1	4	0	2	5	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0
1925	CHW	AL	146	562	105	135	31	9	61	19	71	58	0.240	.288 (-17%)	.349 (-5%)	.407 (-20%)	.756 (-13%)	-1419.1