Ira Davis

Born: 7/8/1870 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/21/1942 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-04-22 | Final Game: 1899-05-03

Throws: RWeight: 162 lbs

Full name: James Ira Davis

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Biography

Ira Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 22, 1899, to May 3, 1899. Primarily serving as a position player, Davis participated in a total of 6 games during his time in the big leagues. He recorded 4 hits, contributing to a batting average of .235, while driving in 2 runs and stealing 1 base. Although he did not hit any home runs during his career, his performance provided a glimpse into the early stages of the modern game, which was characterized by a focus on speed and contact hitting rather than power. Davis played in an era when baseball was still evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a period that would eventually see a greater emphasis on offensive production. Despite his limited playing time and modest statistics, Davis’s involvement in the major leagues added to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the competitive nature of the sport during the late 19th century. His contributions, while not monumental in the grand scheme of baseball history, reflect the spirit and determination of players who paved the way for future generations in America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	17	3	4	1	1	0	2	1	0	0	0.235	0.235	0.412	0.647	0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.647 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
1899	NY1	NL	6	17	3	4	1	1	0	2	1	0	0	0.235	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	19	0	1	2
SS	3	0	3	9	4	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	NY1	1B	2	0	19	0	1	2
1899	NY1	SS	3	0	3	9	4	3

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2
Shortstop	3