Ron Davis

Born: 10/21/1941 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA

Died: 9/5/1992 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-08-01 | Final Game: 1969-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Everette Davis

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Biography

Ron Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned from 1962 until his retirement on September 25, 1969. Primarily known as a position player, Davis appeared in 295 games over his seven-season career. He recorded a total of 199 hits, achieving a batting average of .233, which reflected the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the 1960s. This era was characterized by a blend of emerging talents and established stars, as well as a shift towards more power-centric play. Throughout his career, Davis showcased his versatility on the field, contributing offensively with 10 home runs and 79 RBIs. He also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases, indicating an ability to impact the game in various ways. Although not regarded as a superstar, Davis played a significant role as a reliable contributor to his teams during a transformative period in baseball history, helping to pave the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
295	853	96	199	44	6	10	79	9	56	160	0.233	0.287	0.334	0.622	-826.0

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.622 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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
1962	HOU	NL	6	14	1	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	7	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	HOU	NL	48	194	21	48	10	1	2	19	2	13	26	0.247	.248 (avg)	.309 (avg)	.376 (-10%)	.685 (-5%)	-150.9
1967	HOU	NL	94	285	31	73	19	1	7	38	5	17	48	0.256	.242 (+6%)	.306 (-1%)	.357 (+13%)	.663 (+6%)	250.0
1968	HOU	NL	52	217	22	46	10	1	1	12	0	13	48	0.212	.236 (-10%)	.298 (-10%)	.340 (-17%)	.638 (-14%)	-476.5
1968	STL	NL	33	79	11	14	4	2	0	5	1	5	17	0.177	.236 (-25%)	.298 (-26%)	.340 (-18%)	.638 (-22%)	-476.5
1969	PIT	NL	62	64	10	15	1	1	0	4	0	7	14	0.234	.248 (-6%)	.320 (-3%)	.369 (-24%)	.689 (-14%)	-142.7