Bob Davis
Born: 9/11/1933 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 12/22/2001 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1958-07-26 | Final Game: 1960-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Robert Edward Davis
Biography
Bob Davis, born in 1933, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1960. Primarily serving as a position player, Davis had a brief career that spanned 29 games. During this time, he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.2. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in any runs, his presence on the field during the late 1950s contributed to the rich tapestry of the era, which was characterized by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era towards a more dynamic style of play.
Davis' playing career was relatively short-lived, and he was part of a generation of players navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving sport. Although he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, his experience in the major leagues reflects the myriad of players who contributed to their teams in various capacities during the time. After retiring from professional baseball, Davis left behind a legacy as one of many players who formed the foundation for the future of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.0 | 76 | 40 | 6 | 34 | 50 | 5.71 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 45 | 27 | 12 | 22 | 7.84 | -504.9 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32.0 | 31 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 3.66 | 384.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 29 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | KC1 | P | 8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | KC1 | P | 21 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1953, 1954, 1955 |