Mike Davison

Born: 8/4/1945 in Galesburg, IL, USA

Died: 5/11/2013 in Glencoe, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-10-01 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Lynn Davison

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Biography

Mike Davison was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1945, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from 1969 to 1970. Known for his right-handed throwing and competitive spirit, Davison played during a transitional era in baseball, characterized by the increasing influence of specialized relief pitchers and the evolution of pitching strategies. His time in the league was marked by his tenure with the teams he represented, where he showcased his skills on the mound. Over the course of his career, Davison compiled a record of 3 wins and 5 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 6.39. He recorded a total of 23 strikeouts and earned 1 save, demonstrating his capacity to contribute in high-pressure situations despite the challenges he faced on the field. Although his playing career was relatively short, Davison's contributions to his teams during this period reflect the grit and determination that characterized many players of his time. After leaving the game, he remained a part of baseball history, representing the resilience of players who navigated the complexities of the sport during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	5	32	0	0	0	1	38.0	48	27	4	22	23	6.39	0

Career ERA 6.39 vs. league average 3.75 across their career seasons — 70.6% worse 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
1969	SFG	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	1	0	2	4.50	—	-
1970	SFG	NL	3	5	31	0	0	0	1	36.0	46	26	22	21	6.50	3.89 (-67%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
32	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	0.500	0.000	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +54.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 28.6% 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
1969	SFG	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	SFG	NL	31	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	32	0	4	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	SFN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	SFN	P	31	0	4	9	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	32