Brock Davis
Born: 10/19/1943 in Oakland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-04-09 | Final Game: 1972-10-04
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Bryshear Bennett Davis
Biography
Brock Davis, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1963 until his retirement in 1972. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 242 games, accumulating 141 hits and finishing with a batting average of .260. Known for his versatility on the field, Davis contributed not only as a hitter but also with his speed, recording 7 stolen bases and driving in 43 runs throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Davis played during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the integration of the sport and the evolution of playing styles, particularly in the late 1960s. His single home run in the majors highlights his role more as a contact hitter than a power slugger. Though his career spanned just under a decade, Davis's contributions on the field reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players from that era, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who followed his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 543 | 48 | 141 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 43 | 7 | 57 | 73 | 0.260 | 0.331 | 0.306 | 0.636 | -189.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | NL | 34 | 55 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0.200 | -175.5 |
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | HOU | NL | 10 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CHC | NL | 106 | 301 | 22 | 77 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 35 | 34 | 0.256 | -188.0 |
| 1972 | ATL | AL | 85 | 154 | 17 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 0.318 | 174.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 159 | 126 | 311 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | HOU | OF | 14 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1964 | HOU | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | HOU | OF | 7 | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CHN | OF | 93 | 83 | 213 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1972 | ML4 | OF | 43 | 26 | 63 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 28 |
| Center Field | 119 |
| Right Field | 13 |