Brandy Davis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1952-1953)
Brandy Davis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1953 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 67 career games, he hit .187 with 25 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 6/12/2005 in Newark, DE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1952-04-15
- Last Game
- 1953-09-26
Full name: Robert Brandon Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 134 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 31 | .187 | .248 | .224 | .472 | -456 |
Career AVG .187 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.
Career OBP .248 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career SLG .224 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 41.6% below league average.
Career OPS .472 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 33.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | PIT | NL | 55 | 95 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 28 | .179 | .252 (-29%) | .326 (-19%) | .369 (-43%) | .696 (-32%) | -456.3 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 12 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 67 | 134 | 19 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 31 | .187 | — | — | — | — | -456 | ||
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 (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 61 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 1 | .230 |
| Away | 36 | 73 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 2 | .151 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-26 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-09-25 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-22 | PIT | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-20 | PIT | NY1 | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-19 | PIT | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-09-19 | PIT | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-16 | PIT | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-09-15 | PIT | ATL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-13 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-09-13 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 18 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1950 |
Brandy Davis: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 15, 1952 and the final game on September 26, 1953, Brandy Davis built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1952 to 1953. At 6'0" and 170 pounds, Davis is listed as an outfielder. Davis threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 10, 1927, in Newark, DE, USA. The bio records the death on June 12, 2005, in Newark, DE, USA. Davis's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Brandon Davis.
Across 67 games at the plate, Davis's career line reads 25 hits in 134 at bats for a .187 average, plus 3 runs batted in. Davis got on base at a .248 rate and slugged .224 (.472 OPS). Davis's .187 average ran 27.8% below the .258 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .472 to a league .715, 33.9% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 17, in 1952. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .179 in 1952, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brandy Davis
- What years did Brandy Davis play?
- Brandy Davis played in Major League Baseball from 1952 to 1953.
- Was Brandy Davis a pitcher?
- No. Brandy Davis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Brandy Davis hit?
- Brandy Davis hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Brandy Davis play for?
- Brandy Davis played for one team, the Pittsburgh Pirates (1952–1953).
- What were Brandy Davis's career stats?
- In 67 games, Brandy Davis had 25 hits, 3 RBI, 19 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .187 batting average.
- What position did Brandy Davis play?
- Brandy Davis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brandy Davis and how much did he weigh?
- Brandy Davis was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Brandy Davis's career batting average?
- Brandy Davis batted .187 over his career, with 25 hits in 134 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brandy Davis have?
- Brandy Davis drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Brandy Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brandy Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.