Ted Davidson
Born: 10/4/1939 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
Died: 9/1/2006 in Bullhead City, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-07-24 | Final Game: 1968-07-28
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Thomas Eugene Davidson
Biography
Ted Davidson was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1965 to 1968. Born in 1939, Davidson made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional era characterized by the emergence of power hitters and an evolving understanding of pitching strategies. Over the course of his brief but impactful career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 7 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.69, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges posed by the hitters of his time.
Davidson's playing style was defined by his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound. He struck out 124 batters and recorded 5 saves, demonstrating his capability to be both a starter and a reliable option in late-game situations. While his time in the league was relatively short, Davidson's contributions during the late 1960s helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers, as the game continued to evolve into a more dynamic and strategic contest. His career remains a testament to the talent and determination that characterized many players of that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 114 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 195.3 | 189 | 80 | 21 | 54 | 124 | 3.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 4 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 68.7 | 57 | 17 | 17 | 54 | 2.23 | 1354.0 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 5 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 85.3 | 82 | 37 | 23 | 54 | 3.90 | -625.0 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4.15 | 324.3 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.7 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6.23 | -830.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 114 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.000 | 0.031 | 0.000 | 0.031 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 24 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 54 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | ATL | NL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 114 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CIN | P | 24 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | CIN | P | 54 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | ATL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 114 |