Spencer Davis

Born: 6/23/1908 in Winston-Salem, NC, USA

Died: 1/27/1981 in Salisbury, NC, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: William Spencer Davis

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Biography

Spencer Davis, born in 1908, is an active player in Major League Baseball, serving primarily as a position player. With a career that spans several seasons, Davis has participated in 55 games, accumulating 35 hits and driving in 16 runs, which reflects his contributions to his team's offensive efforts. While he has yet to hit a home run, his speed on the bases is evident with 2 stolen bases to his name. His batting average stands at .212, showcasing the challenges he faces at the plate in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. Davis's career unfolds in an era characterized by high levels of athleticism and strategic gameplay, where versatility and adaptability are crucial for success. As he continues to develop his skills and make an impact, Davis represents the ongoing evolution of the game, demonstrating the importance of each player's role in the larger context of team dynamics. His journey through the league offers insights into the life of a dedicated player striving to leave a mark in a sport rich in history and tradition.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
55	165	24	35	5	0	0	16	2	20	4	0.212	0.301	0.242	0.543	-397.0

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.543 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1938	JRC	NAL	4	9	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	BCA	NAL	16	60	11	12	3	7	2	4	3	0.200	.272 (-27%)	.341 (-23%)	.392 (-36%)	.734 (-30%)	0.0
1939	IAB	NAL	15	50	6	13	1	3	0	7	1	0.260	.274 (-5%)	.342 (+3%)	.393 (-29%)	.735 (-14%)	-93.2
1941	NBY	NN2	14	32	7	9	1	5	0	4	0	0.281	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NBY	NN2	6	14	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1939	NLP1	BEG	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	2	14	0	3	1
2B	3	2	7	6	0	0
3B	30	30	27	50	9	7
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
SS	18	16	32	43	14	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	JRC	1B	1	1	6	0	1	1
1938	JRC	2B	2	1	4	4	0	0
1938	JRC	SS	2	0	0	1	1	0
1938	BCA	3B	16	16	13	22	4	3
1939	IAB	1B	1	1	8	0	2	0
1939	IAB	3B	14	14	14	28	5	4
1941	NBY	2B	1	1	3	2	0	0
1941	NBY	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1941	NBY	SS	10	10	20	28	7	7
1942	NBY	SS	6	6	12	14	6	0