George Davies, baseball player, 1891-1893

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 46

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Madison Madison WI 1889