George Davies
Born: 2/22/1868 in Portage, WI, USA
Died: 9/22/1906 in Waterloo, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-08-18 | Final Game: 1893-07-20
Throws: RWeight: 180 lbs
Full name: George Washington Davies
Biography
George Davies, born in 1868, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1891 to 1893. Competing in a period characterized by the early development of the game and its transition from the deadball era, Davies made a significant impact on the mound during his time in Major League Baseball. He played for various teams, showcasing his skills in a competitive environment that featured a blend of emerging talents and established stars.
Throughout his career, Davies recorded an overall win-loss record of 18-24, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.32. He amassed a total of 166 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Although he did not register any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was critical in an era when the game relied heavily on the durability and stamina of its pitchers. Despite the challenges of his time, Davies left a mark in baseball history as a reliable competitor during the formative years of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 24 | 46 | 42 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 369.0 | 364 | 136 | 8 | 127 | 166 | 3.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | ML3 | AA | 7 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 102.0 | 94 | 30 | 35 | 61 | 2.65 | 2137.5 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 10 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 215.7 | 201 | 62 | 69 | 95 | 2.59 | 2528.5 |
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 11.40 | -395.1 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 41 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 6.19 | 339.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 142 | 13 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 26 | 0.190 | 0.268 | 0.218 | 0.486 | -682.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | ML3 | AA | 12 | 37 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.243 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | CL4 | NL | 26 | 87 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 0.138 | -682.9 |
| 1893 | CL4 | NL | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 46 | 0 | 13 | 95 | 14 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | ML3 | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | CL4 | P | 26 | 0 | 8 | 61 | 9 | 2 |
| 1893 | CL4 | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 46 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Madison | Madison | WI | 1889 |