Chick Davies
Born: 3/6/1892 in Peabody, MA, USA
Died: 9/5/1973 in Middletown, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-07-11 | Final Game: 1926-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 145 lbs
Full name: Lloyd Garrison Davies
Biography
Chick Davies was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1926. Born in 1892, he spent his career during a transformative period in the sport, navigating the transition from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. Throughout his tenure, Davies exhibited a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a career record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 38 strikeouts alongside achieving 6 saves, which showcased his versatility as a pitcher.
Davies played for several teams during his career, contributing to the evolving strategies of pitching in the league. While his win-loss record may not have been impressive, his role in the bullpen and ability to secure saves highlighted his importance to his teams during critical moments of games. As a member of baseball's early 20th-century landscape, Davies's contributions are remembered as part of the rich tapestry that defined the sport's formative years.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 120.7 | 137 | 60 | 3 | 54 | 38 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1.00 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 8.80 | -688.8 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6.14 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 4 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 89.0 | 96 | 39 | 35 | 27 | 3.94 | -10.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 202 | 24 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 22 | 50 | 0.193 | 0.279 | 0.272 | 0.551 | -386.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHA | AL | 19 | 46 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0.239 | -3.2 |
| 1915 | PHA | AL | 56 | 132 | 13 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 31 | 0.182 | -383.6 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 43 | 0 | 92 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| P | 45 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914 | PHA | OF | 10 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1915 | PHA | P | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | PHA | OF | 32 | 0 | 64 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1925 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst | MA | 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914 |