Woody Davis

Born: 4/25/1913 in Nicholas, GA, USA

Died: 7/18/1999 in Jesup, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-05-02 | Final Game: 1938-05-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Woodrow Wilson Davis

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Biography

Woody Davis, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player for a brief period in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 2, 1938, to May 7, 1938, during which he appeared in two games. Despite the promise that often accompanies young athletes entering the league, Davis's time in the majors was notably short, and he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Davis's experience reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in the competitive environment of the late 1930s, a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized roles and increased competition for roster spots. While his statistical record may not indicate a lasting impact on the field, Davis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to greatness in the sport, even if their careers did not unfold as planned.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.0	3	1	0	4	1	1.50	0

Career ERA 1.50 vs. league average 4.35 across their career seasons — 65.5% 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
1938	DET	AL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	6.0	3	1	4	1	1.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1938	DET	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	DET	P	2	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Brewton-Parker College	Mount Vernon	GA	1933