Mike Davey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1978)
Mike Davey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 2 seasons. Across 19 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.34 ERA and 7 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-08-13
- Last Game
- 1978-09-29
Full name: Michael Gerard Davey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16.0 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5.06 | 4.00 (-27%) | -145.8 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18.2 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 4.34 | — | -146 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (38 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 8.2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2.08 |
| Away | 10 | 10.0 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6.30 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-29 | ATL | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-27 | ATL | HOU | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-22 | ATL | CIN | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-10-01 | ATL | CIN | — | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-27 | ATL | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-24 | ATL | CIN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-23 | ATL | CIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-13 | ATL | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977-09-06 | ATL | SFG | — | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977-09-03 | ATL | NYN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga University | Spokane | WA | 1972, 1973, 1974 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | WA | 1971 |
Mike Davey: the record in brief
August 13, 1977 and September 29, 1978 bracket Mike Davey's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Davey's only club in the season tables is the Atlanta Braves. Born on June 2, 1952, in Spokane, WA, USA, Davey is listed as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Size on record: 190 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. On the record, Mike Davey was born Michael Gerard Davey.
Davey pitched in 19 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 4.34 ERA. Davey had 7 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.34 mark was 12.9% worse. In 1977, one of the busiest seasons, Davey posted a 5.06 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.00.
Davey appears at one position only: pitcher, in 19 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 1 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Davey
- What years did Mike Davey play?
- Mike Davey played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1978.
- Was Mike Davey a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Davey pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Davey hit?
- Mike Davey hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Mike Davey's career batting average?
- Mike Davey batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Mike Davey's career ERA?
- Mike Davey finished with a 4.34 career ERA, going 0-0 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Davey have?
- Mike Davey recorded 7 career strikeouts.