Homer Davidson
Born: 10/14/1884 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 7/26/1948 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1908-04-25 | Final Game: 1908-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Homer Hurd Davidson
Biography
Homer Davidson, born in 1884, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. He played in the league from April 25, 1908, to August 11, 1908, participating in a total of 9 games. Despite his limited playing time, Davidson's career is noted for its rarity; he emerged during an era when baseball was still developing its modern identity, transitioning out of the deadball era where scoring was typically low.
Throughout his brief stint in the major leagues, Davidson encountered challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits or runs batted in. However, he did manage to demonstrate his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 1 base. While Davidson may not have achieved significant statistical milestones, his presence in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in a competitive and evolving sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CLE | AL | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | CLE | C | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1908 | CLE | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |
| Right Field | 1 |