Cecil Travis, baseball player, 1933-1947

Cecil Travis

Born: 8/8/1913 in Riverdale, GA, USA

Died: 12/16/2006 in Riverdale, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-05-16 | Final Game: 1947-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Cecil Howell Travis

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Biography

Cecil Travis was a notable American professional baseball player, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1933 until 1947. Born in 1913, he made his debut with the Washington Senators, where he spent the majority of his career and became a significant figure in the team’s history. Over the course of his 14-season career, Travis participated in 1,328 games, accumulating 1,544 hits and establishing a commendable batting average of .314. His offensive prowess was highlighted by his 657 RBIs and 27 home runs, complemented by 23 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility on the field. Travis was selected as an All-Star three times, a testament to his skill and impact during an era characterized by fierce competition and the changing dynamics of baseball. Known for his exceptional hitting ability, he was a key player in the Senators' lineup, helping to solidify his reputation as one of the premier hitters of his time. His career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the tail end of the Great Depression and the post-war era, which saw the game evolve in both style and substance. Travis's contributions to the sport, both on and off the field, have cemented his legacy as a respected figure in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
5.0 5.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1942 5.0 5.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1328 4914 665 1544 265 78 27 657 23 402 291 0.314 0.370 0.416 0.786 8287.3

Career AVG .314 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +16.2% above league average.

Career OBP .370 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.786 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — +8.9% above 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
1933 WSN AL 18 43 7 13 1 0 0 2 0 2 5 0.302 — — — — 0.0
1934 WSN AL 109 392 48 125 22 4 1 53 1 24 37 0.319 .278 (+15%) .340 (+6%) .392 (+3%) .733 (+4%) 311.3
1935 WSN AL 138 534 85 170 27 8 0 61 4 41 28 0.318 .279 (+14%) .342 (+10%) .399 (avg) .742 (+4%) 590.1
1936 WSN AL 138 517 77 164 34 10 2 92 4 39 21 0.317 .283 (+12%) .349 (+5%) .404 (+7%) .753 (+6%) 572.1
1937 WSN AL 135 526 72 181 27 7 3 66 3 39 34 0.344 .276 (+24%) .342 (+15%) .398 (+10%) .740 (+13%) 1419.0
1938 WSN AL 146 567 96 190 30 5 5 67 6 58 22 0.335 .272 (+23%) .341 (+17%) .392 (+10%) .734 (+13%) 1731.7
1939 WSN AL 130 476 55 139 20 9 5 63 0 34 25 0.292 .274 (+6%) .342 (avg) .393 (+3%) .735 (+1%) 56.1
1940 WSN AL 136 528 60 170 37 11 2 76 0 48 23 0.322 .267 (+21%) .335 (+14%) .387 (+15%) .722 (+14%) 1477.2
1941 WSN AL 152 608 106 218 39 19 7 101 2 52 25 0.359 .262 (+37%) .332 (+23%) .373 (+39%) .705 (+32%) 3731.1
1945 WSN AL 15 54 4 13 2 1 0 10 0 4 5 0.241 .260 (-8%) .328 (-11%) .354 (-11%) .683 (-11%) -103.3
1946 WSN AL 137 465 45 117 22 3 1 56 2 45 47 0.252 .256 (-2%) .328 (-2%) .358 (-11%) .687 (-7%) -562.8
1947 WSN AL 74 204 10 44 4 1 1 10 1 16 19 0.216 .262 (-18%) .336 (-19%) .376 (-31%) .712 (-25%) -935.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 0 16 10 1 4
3B 468 0 464 990 94 112
OF 69 0 119 10 7 2
SS 710 0 1347 2128 162 512

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 WS1 3B 15 0 8 30 1 1
1934 WS1 3B 99 0 88 210 20 23
1935 WS1 3B 114 0 136 254 15 29
1935 WS1 OF 16 0 28 4 1 1
1936 WS1 2B 4 0 16 10 1 4
1936 WS1 3B 2 0 2 2 1 0
1936 WS1 OF 53 0 91 6 6 1
1936 WS1 SS 71 0 135 213 23 53
1937 WS1 SS 129 0 229 396 23 99
1938 WS1 SS 143 0 304 457 40 113
1939 WS1 SS 118 0 194 359 24 74
1940 WS1 3B 113 0 116 265 27 30
1940 WS1 SS 23 0 48 75 11 20
1941 WS1 3B 16 0 14 39 2 4
1941 WS1 SS 136 0 279 388 25 99
1945 WS1 3B 14 0 18 28 4 4
1946 WS1 3B 56 0 54 94 17 15
1946 WS1 SS 75 0 133 196 14 45
1947 WS1 3B 39 0 28 68 7 6
1947 WS1 SS 15 0 25 44 2 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 468
Shortstop 710
Left Field 17
Right Field 52

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1941 Baseball Magazine All-Star SS
1941 Baseball Magazine All-Star SS
1941 TSN All-Star SS

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1941 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 101.0 336 0
1940 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 3.0 336 0
1938 Most Valuable Player AL 9th 33.0 336 0
1937 Most Valuable Player AL 11th 12.0 80 0