Kyle Davies
Born: 9/9/1983 in Decatur, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-05-21 | Final Game: 2015-04-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Hiram Kyle Davies
Biography
Kyle Davies was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1983, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 until 2015. Over the course of his career, he played with notable teams including the Kansas City Royals and the Atlanta Braves. Davies was known for his competitive spirit on the mound and his ability to mix pitches, which allowed him to accumulate a total of 547 strikeouts throughout his career. Despite facing challenges that many pitchers encounter, he managed to secure a record of 43 wins and 65 losses, finishing his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.57.
Davies' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by evolving pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on specialized roles within the bullpen. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starter and a reliable option in the rotation were valued by his teams. Throughout his time in the league, Davies exemplified the resilience required to compete at the highest level, leaving a legacy as a determined player who experienced the highs and lows of a decade-long career in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 65 | 152 | 144 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 770.3 | 879 | 477 | 99 | 367 | 547 | 5.57 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 7 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.7 | 98 | 48 | 49 | 62 | 4.93 | -472.9 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 | 90 | 59 | 33 | 51 | 8.38 | -2547.6 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 4 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 92 | 55 | 44 | 59 | 5.76 | -1778.9 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 3 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 63 | 37 | 26 | 40 | 6.66 | - |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 9 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 121 | 51 | 43 | 71 | 4.06 | - |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 8 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 123.0 | 122 | 72 | 66 | 86 | 5.27 | - |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 8 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 183.7 | 206 | 109 | 80 | 126 | 5.34 | - |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 1 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.3 | 84 | 46 | 26 | 50 | 6.75 | - |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 153 | 69 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 0.130 | 0.176 | 0.232 | 0.408 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 21 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.043 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 18 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 152 | 144 | 46 | 83 | 9 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | P | 21 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | ATL | P | 14 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | ATL | P | 17 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | KCA | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | KCA | P | 21 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | KCA | P | 22 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | KCA | P | 32 | 32 | 13 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | KCA | P | 13 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | AL | $3,200,000 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | $1,800,000 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | $333,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,633,500 | ||