Johnny Davis

Born: 2/6/1917 in Ashland, VA, USA

Died: 11/17/1982 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 217 lbs

Full name: John Howard Davis

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Biography

Johnny Davis, born in 1917, is an active pitcher known for his versatility and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.48, Davis continues to contribute to his team with a total of 41 strikeouts and 1 save. His ability to perform under pressure has earned him recognition in the league, highlighted by his selection as an All-Star four times throughout his career. Davis plays during a dynamic era in baseball, where the game is characterized by evolving strategies and increased emphasis on pitching depth. His ongoing presence in the league showcases not only his durability but also his adaptability to the changing landscape of Major League Baseball. As he continues to hone his craft, Johnny Davis remains a noteworthy figure for fans and aspiring players alike, embodying the spirit of competition that defines the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	5	13	8	5	1	1	69.0	80	42	2	36	41	5.48	0

Career ERA 5.48 vs. league average 3.66 across their career seasons — 49.7% worse than 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
1943	NE	NN2	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.3	5	2	3	2	2.84	—	0.0
1944	NE	NN2	2	2	4	3	2	1	0	26.3	30	17	11	15	5.81	3.57 (-63%)	518.1
1945	NE	NN2	0	1	1	1	0	0	0	1.3	6	5	4	0	33.75	—	0.0
1946	NE	NN2	2	0	3	1	0	0	1	10.0	10	5	8	6	4.50	3.59 (-25%)	-449.8
1947	NE	NN2	1	2	3	3	3	0	0	25.0	29	13	10	18	4.68	3.97 (-18%)	550.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
276	985	162	296	53	12	32	190	11	124	14	0.301	0.383	0.476	0.859	4259.0

Career AVG .301 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career OBP .383 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +16.1% above league average.

Career SLG .476 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — +31.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.859 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — +24.2% above 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
1941	NE	NN2	34	129	14	31	6	2	4	21	0	11	4	0.240	.262 (-8%)	.332 (-10%)	.373 (+10%)	.705 (+1%)	-26.1
1942	NE	NN2	25	89	13	28	2	2	2	24	2	10	1	0.315	.253 (+24%)	.323 (+21%)	.349 (+29%)	.672 (+25%)	357.6
1943	NE	NN2	35	132	28	43	10	1	4	23	3	15	0	0.326	.255 (+27%)	.324 (+23%)	.346 (+47%)	.671 (+35%)	736.2
1944	NE	NN2	32	107	17	37	5	3	2	21	0	13	2	0.346	.261 (+32%)	.325 (+28%)	.357 (+41%)	.683 (+35%)	607.5
1945	NE	NN2	22	79	15	26	9	0	5	22	0	11	0	0.329	.260 (+26%)	.328 (+27%)	.354 (+78%)	.683 (+54%)	667.7
1946	NE	NN2	62	231	42	76	12	1	8	47	3	26	2	0.329	.256 (+28%)	.328 (+23%)	.358 (+38%)	.687 (+31%)	1243.9
1947	NE	NN2	58	192	33	52	9	2	7	29	3	35	4	0.271	.262 (+3%)	.336 (+15%)	.376 (+19%)	.712 (+17%)	672.2
1948	NE	NN2	8	26	0	3	0	1	0	3	0	3	1	0.115	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	24	1	7	3	0	0	5	3	0	0.292

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1946	NWS	NE	7	24	1	7	3	0	0	5	3	0	0.292

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	8	8	85	2	3	6
OF	263	256	446	21	11	4
P	13	8	2	17	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	NE	OF	35	34	65	5	5	1
1942	NE	OF	25	25	42	2	0	0
1943	NE	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1943	NE	OF	35	34	54	3	0	0
1943	NE	P	2	0	0	3	0	0
1944	NE	1B	3	3	32	2	1	3
1944	NE	OF	25	22	39	1	0	1
1944	NE	P	4	3	0	7	0	0
1945	NE	1B	3	3	35	0	2	3
1945	NE	OF	19	18	40	2	0	0
1945	NE	P	1	1	0	0	0	0
1946	NE	OF	62	61	102	4	3	2
1946	NE	P	3	1	1	1	1	0
1947	NE	1B	1	1	10	0	0	0
1947	NE	OF	54	54	87	2	3	0
1947	NE	P	3	3	1	6	0	0
1948	NE	OF	8	8	17	2	0	0