Claude Davidson
Born: 10/13/1896 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 4/18/1956 in Weymouth, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1918-04-25 | Final Game: 1919-09-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Claude Boucher Davidson
Biography
Claude Davidson was a professional baseball player born in 1896, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1918 to 1919. As a position player, he appeared in 33 games, where he recorded 18 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .205. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Davidson contributed to his teams in various capacities during an era marked by the aftermath of World War I and the changing dynamics of American baseball.
Davidson's playing career coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as the game began to shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Although he did not leave a lasting statistical legacy, his participation in the major leagues during these formative years reflects the resilience and diversity of talent that characterized the game amid evolving societal contexts. After retiring from professional baseball, Davidson remained a part of the sport's rich history, representing a generation of players who navigated the complexities of the game during the early 20th century.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 88 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.205 | 0.255 | 0.216 | 0.471 | -406.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | AL | 31 | 81 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.185 | -406.1 |
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 15 | 0 | 30 | 36 | 4 | 6 |
| 3B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | PHA | 2B | 15 | 0 | 30 | 36 | 4 | 6 |
| 1918 | PHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918 | PHA | OF | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | WS1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | Providence | RI | 1916, 1917 |