Lefty Davis

Born: 2/4/1875 in Nashville, TN, USA

Died: 2/4/1919 in Collins, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-18 | Final Game: 1907-07-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfonzo DeFord Davis

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Biography

Lefty Davis, born in 1875, was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1901 to 1907. Over the course of his six seasons in Major League Baseball, he played in 348 games and recorded 338 hits, showcasing a solid batting average of .261. Known for his speed on the bases, Davis accumulated 65 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but also with his agility. He finished his career with 110 RBIs and three home runs, contributing to his teams in various offensive capacities during the early years of the 20th century. Davis played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play, where speed and defense began to take on increasing importance. His contributions on the field were significant, as he not only provided consistent hitting but also brought a level of athleticism that was appreciated by fans and teammates alike. Lefty Davis remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball, representing the early days of the sport when players were beginning to explore new strategies and techniques that would shape the game in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
348	1296	232	338	32	19	3	110	65	167	100	0.261	0.348	0.322	0.670	884.1

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career SLG .322 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.670 vs. league average 0.656 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
1901	BRO	NL	25	91	11	19	2	0	0	7	4	10	8	0.209	.271 (-23%)	.326 (-12%)	.359 (-36%)	.686 (-25%)	-328.9
1901	PIT	NL	87	335	87	105	8	11	2	33	22	56	26	0.313	.271 (+15%)	.326 (+27%)	.359 (+17%)	.686 (+22%)	-328.9
1902	PIT	NL	59	232	52	65	7	3	0	20	19	35	12	0.280	.266 (+5%)	.321 (+17%)	.343 (-2%)	.665 (+7%)	430.4
1903	NYY	AL	104	372	54	88	10	0	0	25	11	43	31	0.237	.261 (-10%)	.316 (+1%)	.345 (-24%)	.662 (-12%)	-608.0
1907	CIN	NL	73	266	28	61	5	5	1	25	9	23	23	0.229	.245 (-7%)	.304 (-4%)	.308 (-4%)	.613 (-4%)	-165.5