Crash Davis, baseball player, 1940-1942

Crash Davis

Born: 7/14/1919 in Canon, GA, USA

Died: 8/31/2001 in Greensboro, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-06-05 | Final Game: 1942-09-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 173 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Columbus Davis

Biography

Crash Davis, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 1940s. His career spanned from 1940 until September 20, 1942, during which he played a total of 148 games as a position player. Davis recorded 102 hits, contributing to a batting average of .23, along with 2 home runs and 43 runs batted in. Known for his tenacity on the field, he also demonstrated speed with 2 stolen bases throughout his career. Davis played during a transformative period in baseball history, just before the onset of World War II, which significantly impacted the availability of players and the dynamics of the game. His contributions, though modest in terms of statistics, were indicative of the grit and determination that characterized many players of his time. While he may not be a household name, Crash Davis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, embodying the spirit of an era marked by both challenge and change.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 4.0 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
148 444 43 102 12 2 2 43 2 35 56 0.230 0.289 0.279 0.568 -1328.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 0 88 2 1 9
2B 96 0 234 261 20 43
SS 27 0 45 69 9 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 15
Second Base 96
Shortstop 27

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1938, 1939, 1940