Jacke Davis, baseball player, 1962-1962

Jacke Davis

Born: 3/5/1936 in Carthage, TX, USA

Died: 5/30/2021 in Tyler, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-19 | Final Game: 1962-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Jacke Sylvesta Davis

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Biography

Jacke Davis, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1962 season. Davis played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 48 games throughout his brief career. He logged 16 hits, including one home run, and drove in six runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .213. His unique skill set also included speed on the bases, as he successfully stole one base during his time in the league. Davis's career was situated in a transitional period for baseball, as the sport was evolving rapidly in the early 1960s, moving away from the more traditional styles of play that characterized the late 1950s. Although his time in the spotlight was limited to just over three months, his contributions were part of a larger narrative that defined a generation of players striving for recognition in a league that was increasingly competitive. After his final game on July 19, 1962, Davis retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy reflective of the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 75 9 16 0 1 1 6 1 4 20 0.213 0.253 0.280 0.533 -338.7

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .253 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 25.9% 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
1962 PHI NL 48 75 9 16 0 1 1 6 1 4 20 0.213 .257 (-17%) .326 (-22%) .393 (-29%) .719 (-26%) -338.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 26 14 25 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 PHI OF 26 14 25 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 16
Center Field 5
Right Field 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1956, 1957