Jim Davis, baseball player, 1954-1957

Jim Davis

Born: 9/15/1924 in Red Bluff, CA, USA

Died: 11/30/1995 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1957-07-07

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: James Bennett Davis

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Biography

Jim Davis was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1957. Born in 1924, Davis made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning from the post-war era into a more dynamic style of play. With a career record of 24 wins and 26 losses, he showcased his abilities on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. Throughout his career, he struck out 197 batters while securing 10 saves, demonstrating a capacity to both start games and effectively close them. Davis's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of his era, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon for their versatility. His contributions were significant in a league that was evolving, as teams began to recognize the importance of specialized roles within the pitching staff. While he may not have had the most illustrious career, his performance during the 1950s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, helping to pave the way for future generations of pitchers. After his retirement on July 7, 1957, Jim Davis remained a respected figure in the baseball community, remembered for his dedication to the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 26 154 39 4 1 10 406.3 383 181 42 179 197 4.01 0

Career ERA 4.01 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1954 CHC NL 11 7 46 12 2 0 4 127.7 114 50 51 58 3.52 3.90 (+10%) -
1955 CHC NL 7 11 42 16 0 0 3 133.7 122 66 58 62 4.44 4.00 (-11%) -
1956 CHC NL 5 7 46 11 2 1 2 120.3 116 49 59 66 3.66 3.96 (+8%) -
1957 STL NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 1 13.7 18 8 6 5 5.27 3.83 (-37%) -
1957 NY1 NL 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 11.0 13 8 5 6 6.55 3.83 (-71%) -347.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
154 99 7 9 0 0 0 1 0 11 54 0.091 0.182 0.091 0.273 0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 64.9% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .091 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 62.3% 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
1954 CHC NL 46 32 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 22 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1955 CHC NL 42 37 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 21 0.027 — — — — 0.0
1956 CHC NL 46 28 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1957 STL NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1957 NY1 NL 10 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 154 39 20 75 3 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 CHN P 46 12 13 24 1 0
1955 CHN P 42 16 5 22 1 0
1956 CHN P 46 11 2 23 0 3
1957 SLN P 10 0 0 3 0 1
1957 NY1 P 10 0 0 3 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 154