Bob Davis
Born: 3/1/1952 in Pryor, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-04-06 | Final Game: 1981-09-09
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert John Eugene Davis
Biography
Bob Davis, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1973 to 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Davis appeared in a total of 290 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his resilient spirit and determination, often playing in an era characterized by the transition from the late 1960s to the early 1980s, a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on power hitting and pitching specialization.
During his career, Davis recorded 131 hits and hit 6 home runs, driving in 51 RBIs while finishing with a batting average of .197. Although he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his contributions to the teams he played for were marked by his work ethic and versatility on the field. Davis's career, while not filled with towering statistics, reflects the journey of many players who contributed to the fabric of the game during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 665 | 50 | 131 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 40 | 118 | 0.197 | 0.249 | 0.262 | 0.511 | -2829.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 43 | 128 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 31 | 0.234 | -288.5 |
| 1976 | SDP | NL | 51 | 83 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.205 | -436.2 |
| 1977 | SDP | NL | 48 | 94 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 0.181 | -588.4 |
| 1978 | SDP | NL | 19 | 40 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | TOR | AL | 32 | 89 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0.124 | -746.8 |
| 1980 | TOR | AL | 91 | 218 | 18 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 25 | 0.216 | -770.2 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 1 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 279 | 211 | 959 | 100 | 24 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | SDN | C | 5 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | SDN | C | 43 | 41 | 195 | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| 1976 | SDN | C | 47 | 26 | 120 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | SDN | C | 46 | 31 | 136 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
| 1978 | SDN | C | 16 | 10 | 43 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | TOR | C | 32 | 29 | 114 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | TOR | C | 89 | 68 | 317 | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| 1981 | CAL | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 278 |