Peaches Davis

Born: 5/31/1905 in Glen Rose, TX, USA

Died: 4/28/1995 in Duncan, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-07-11 | Final Game: 1939-08-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Roy Thomas Davis

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Biography

Peaches Davis, born in 1905, was a professional baseball pitcher known for his tenacity and competitive spirit on the mound. His career spanned from July 11, 1936, to August 17, 1939, during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. Davis finished his career with a record of 27 wins and 33 losses, showcasing his resilience in a challenging pitching environment. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Davis maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.87, which highlighted his ability to keep games competitive despite facing powerful lineups. He recorded 123 strikeouts and secured 11 saves, demonstrating his versatility and effectiveness as a pitcher in various game situations. While not among the most celebrated players of his time, Davis's contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination that characterized many athletes of the late 1930s. His legacy remains a testament to the enduring spirit of players who labored in the shadows of baseball's most iconic figures.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	33	117	58	27	2	11	542.0	627	233	26	138	123	3.87	0

Career ERA 3.87 vs. league average 4.39 across their career seasons — 11.8% better 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
1936	CIN	NL	8	8	26	15	5	0	5	125.7	139	50	36	32	3.58	4.59 (+22%)	345.6
1937	CIN	NL	11	13	42	24	11	1	3	218.0	252	87	51	59	3.59	4.34 (+17%)	3707.7
1938	CIN	NL	7	12	29	19	11	1	1	167.7	193	74	40	28	3.97	4.35 (+9%)	683.0
1939	CIN	NL	1	0	20	0	0	0	2	30.7	43	22	11	4	6.46	4.28 (-51%)	-1402.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
117	185	10	33	2	0	0	8	0	3	21	0.178	0.191	0.189	0.381	-1182.2

Career AVG .178 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 44.3% below league average.

Career SLG .189 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.381 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 48.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1936	CIN	NL	26	43	2	7	1	3	1	8	0.163	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	CIN	NL	42	78	3	10	0	2	2	8	0.128	.276 (-54%)	.342 (-56%)	.398 (-68%)	.740 (-62%)	-856.9
1938	CIN	NL	29	61	5	15	1	3	0	4	0.246	.272 (-10%)	.341 (-28%)	.392 (-33%)	.734 (-31%)	-325.4
1939	CIN	NL	20	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0