Bob Davis, baseball player, 1958-1960

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 29

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Yale University New Haven CT 1953, 1954, 1955