Davey Williams

Born: 11/2/1927 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 8/17/2009 in Farmers Branch, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1955-07-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: David Carlous Williams

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Biography

Davey Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 until 1955. Throughout his career, Williams established himself as a versatile position player, appearing in 517 games and amassing 450 hits. He demonstrated power at the plate with 32 home runs and contributed 163 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252. Williams also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during a period marked by significant changes in the game. Williams played primarily during the early post-war era of baseball, a time when the game was transitioning with the influx of new talent and the breaking of color barriers. His contributions to his teams and the sport as a whole reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Though not among the most celebrated stars of his time, Williams’ dedication and performance left a mark on the game, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
517	1785	235	450	61	10	32	163	6	164	144	0.252	0.320	0.351	0.672	-2141.8

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.672 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1949	NY1	NL	13	50	7	12	1	1	1	5	0	7	4	0.240	.262 (-9%)	.343 (-3%)	.384 (-6%)	.727 (-5%)	-38.2
1951	NY1	NL	30	64	17	17	1	0	2	8	1	5	8	0.266	.260 (+2%)	.336 (-5%)	.385 (-3%)	.721 (-4%)	-45.0
1952	NY1	NL	138	540	70	137	26	3	13	55	2	48	63	0.254	.252 (avg)	.326 (-1%)	.369 (+4%)	.696 (+2%)	157.9
1953	NY1	NL	112	340	51	101	11	2	3	34	2	44	19	0.297	.264 (+12%)	.335 (+14%)	.397 (-7%)	.733 (+2%)	328.8
1954	NY1	NL	142	544	65	121	18	3	9	46	1	43	33	0.222	.261 (-15%)	.333 (-15%)	.390 (-19%)	.723 (-17%)	-1934.7
1955	NY1	NL	82	247	25	62	4	1	4	15	0	17	17	0.251	.258 (-3%)	.332 (-9%)	.393 (-18%)	.726 (-14%)	-610.6