Jerry Davie

Born: 2/10/1933 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 4/7/2021 in Haines City, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1959-04-14 | Final Game: 1959-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Gerald Lee Davie

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Biography

Jerry Davie was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1933, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned from 1959 to 1959. He made a brief yet notable impact during the early days of the expansion era in baseball, a time characterized by the introduction of new teams and a shift in the competitive landscape of the league. Davie played for a short period, primarily showcasing his skills as a right-handed pitcher. Throughout his career, Davie recorded a win-loss record of 2-2 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17 across his appearances. He struck out 20 batters during his time on the mound, demonstrating his ability to challenge hitters despite the limited opportunities he had. His contributions to the game, while modest in statistical terms, reflect the journey of many players who sought to make their mark in the rapidly evolving landscape of baseball during the late 1950s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	11	5	1	0	0	36.7	40	17	8	17	20	4.17	0

Career ERA 4.17 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 6.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1959	DET	AL	2	2	11	5	1	0	0	36.7	40	17	17	20	4.17	3.90 (-7%)	-1942.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	10	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.400	0.500	0.400	0.900	0.0

Career AVG .400 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +55.8% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.4% above league average.

Career SLG .400 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.900 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — +25.7% above 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
1959	DET	AL	11	10	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	3	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	5	4	9	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1959	DET	P	11	5	4	9	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11