Kiddo Davis, baseball player, 1926-1938

Kiddo Davis

Born: 2/12/1902 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 3/4/1983 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-05 | Final Game: 1938-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: George Willis Davis

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Biography

Kiddo Davis, born in 1902, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1926 to 1938. Primarily a position player, Davis made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1920s and 1930s, a time characterized by a transition towards a more offensive-minded game. Over his 12-season career, he played in 575 games, amassing a total of 515 hits, which contributed to a robust batting average of .282. His offensive contributions included 19 home runs and 171 runs batted in (RBIs), showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. Davis was known for his speed on the basepaths, evidenced by his 32 stolen bases, which added a dynamic element to his playing style. His career unfolded during a period when baseball was experiencing growth in popularity, and players like Davis helped to elevate the game through their performances. While not a Hall of Famer, Kiddo Davis left a mark on the game that reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the pre-World War II era, contributing to the rich tapestry of Major League history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
575 1824 281 515 112 16 19 171 32 142 141 0.282 0.336 0.393 0.728 -61.7

Career AVG .282 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.728 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — near 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
1926 NYY AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 137 576 100 178 39 6 5 57 16 44 56 0.309 .275 (+12%) .335 (+7%) .391 (+8%) .726 (+8%) 874.7
1933 NY1 NL 126 434 61 112 20 4 7 37 10 25 30 0.258 .270 (-4%) .329 (-10%) .377 (-2%) .707 (-5%) -542.9
1934 STL NL 16 33 6 10 3 0 1 4 1 3 1 0.303 — — — — 0.0
1934 PHI NL 100 393 50 115 25 5 3 48 1 27 28 0.293 .278 (+5%) .340 (-1%) .392 (+3%) .733 (+1%) 0.0
1935 NY1 NL 47 91 16 24 7 1 2 6 2 10 4 0.264 .279 (-6%) .342 (avg) .399 (+7%) .742 (+4%) 60.9
1936 NY1 NL 47 67 6 16 1 0 0 5 0 6 5 0.239 .283 (-16%) .349 (-14%) .404 (-37%) .753 (-26%) -304.8
1937 NY1 NL 56 76 20 20 10 0 0 9 1 10 7 0.263 .276 (-5%) .342 (+4%) .398 (-1%) .740 (+1%) 28.9
1937 CIN NL 40 136 19 35 6 0 1 5 1 16 6 0.257 .276 (-7%) .342 (-1%) .398 (-19%) .740 (-10%) 28.9
1938 CIN NL 5 18 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
9 21 3 8 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.381

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1936 WS NY1 4 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
1933 WS NY1 5 19 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.368

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 483 0 1210 42 26 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 NYA OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1932 PHI OF 133 0 411 15 11 6
1933 NY1 OF 120 0 248 7 3 3
1934 SLN OF 9 0 23 1 1 0
1934 PHI OF 100 0 304 13 3 3
1935 NY1 OF 21 0 42 1 1 0
1936 NY1 OF 22 0 40 3 0 0
1937 NY1 OF 37 0 41 0 3 0
1937 CIN OF 35 0 93 1 4 0
1938 CIN OF 5 0 8 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 31
Center Field 427
Right Field 28

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
New York University New York NY 1925, 1926