Kyle Davies
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2015)
Kyle Davies was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2015 for the Atlanta Braves, the Kansas City Royals, and the New York Yankees, a span of 11 seasons. Across 152 career appearances, he went 43-65 with a 5.57 ERA and 547 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-05-21
- Last Game
- 2015-04-12
Full name: Hiram Kyle Davies
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 7 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.2 | 98 | 48 | 49 | 62 | 4.93 | 4.29 (-15%) | -464.6 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63.1 | 90 | 59 | 33 | 51 | 8.38 | 4.53 (-85%) | -2514.9 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 4 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86.0 | 92 | 55 | 44 | 59 | 5.76 | 4.47 (-29%) | -1748.0 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 3 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 63 | 37 | 26 | 40 | 6.66 | 4.47 (-49%) | -1883.1 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 9 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 121 | 51 | 43 | 71 | 4.06 | 4.32 (+6%) | 298.6 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 8 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 123.0 | 122 | 72 | 66 | 86 | 5.27 | 4.32 (-22%) | -3034.1 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 8 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 183.2 | 206 | 109 | 80 | 126 | 5.34 | 4.08 (-31%) | -1754.9 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 1 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.1 | 84 | 46 | 26 | 50 | 6.75 | 3.94 (-71%) | -693.9 |
| 2015 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 43 | 65 | 152 | 144 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 770.1 | 879 | 477 | 367 | 547 | 5.57 | — | -11,795 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .130 | .176 | .232 | .408 | 0 |
Career AVG .130 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.
Career SLG .232 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.
Career OPS .408 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — 45.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | ATL | NL | 21 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | ATL | NL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .043 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | ATL | NL | 18 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .192 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCA | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCA | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 153 | 69 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 25 | .130 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (305 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 79 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | .182 |
| Away | 74 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .106 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 382.2 | 433 | 248 | 175 | 247 | 5.83 |
| Away | 74 | 387.2 | 446 | 229 | 192 | 300 | 5.32 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-12 | NYY | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-25 | KCR | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-18 | KCR | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-08 | KCR | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-07-02 | KCR | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-05-16 | KCR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-10 | KCR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-04 | KCR | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-28 | KCR | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-23 | KCR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-12 | NYY | BOS | — | 2.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-07-25 | KCR | BOS | — | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011-07-18 | KCR | CHW | L | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011-07-08 | KCR | DET | L | 6.0 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011-07-02 | KCR | COL | L | 3.0 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-05-16 | KCR | CLE | L | 0.1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-10 | KCR | NYY | L | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011-05-04 | KCR | BAL | L | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011-04-28 | KCR | CLE | L | 3.1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011-04-23 | KCR | TEX | L | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 152 |
Salary History
Kyle Davies's recorded salaries total $6,633,500 over 4 seasons, 2006 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davies's career ran from 2005 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2015.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $6,633,500 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Kyle Davies (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Kyle Davies: the record in brief
According to the bio, Kyle Davies debuted on May 21, 2005 and played a final game on April 12, 2015. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (2005 through 2007), the Kansas City Royals (2007 to 2011), and the New York Yankees (2015). Davies, born on September 9, 1983, in Decatur, GA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds. Kyle Davies was the playing name; the full given name is Hiram Kyle.
Davies pitched in 152 games, starting 144, and finished with a 43-65 record and 5.57 ERA. Davies had 547 strikeouts. Against a 4.24 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.57 mark was 31.4% worse. The best win total was 9, in 2008. Davies struck out 126 batters in 2010, a career high. In 2008, one of the busiest seasons, Davies posted a 4.06 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.32.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyle Davies
- What years did Kyle Davies play?
- Kyle Davies played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2015.
- Was Kyle Davies a pitcher?
- Yes. Kyle Davies pitched in the major leagues, recording 43 wins and 547 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kyle Davies hit?
- Kyle Davies hit 2 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Kyle Davies play for?
- Kyle Davies played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2005–2007), the Kansas City Royals (2007–2011), and the New York Yankees (2015).
- What were Kyle Davies's career stats?
- In 152 games, Kyle Davies went 43-65 with a 5.57 ERA, 547 strikeouts, and 770.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Kyle Davies earn in his career?
- Kyle Davies's recorded salaries total $6,633,500 over 4 seasons, 2006 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davies's career ran from 2005 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2015.
- What was Kyle Davies's salary?
- Kyle Davies's last recorded salary was $3,200,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $3,200,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $333,500, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2011.
- What position did Kyle Davies play?
- Kyle Davies played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kyle Davies and how much did he weigh?
- Kyle Davies was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- What was Kyle Davies's career ERA?
- Kyle Davies finished with a 5.57 career ERA, going 43-65 with 547 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kyle Davies have?
- Kyle Davies recorded 547 career strikeouts.
- Is Kyle Davies in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kyle Davies has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.