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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.500 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | AL | 23 | 67 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.269 | -156.1 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 39 | 105 | 8 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0.219 | -400.9 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 86 | 272 | 31 | 61 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 21 | 30 | 0.224 | -771.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHA | 2B | 19 | 0 | 52 | 52 | 4 | 11 |
| 1940 | PHA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHA | 1B | 12 | 0 | 84 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 1941 | PHA | 2B | 20 | 0 | 51 | 67 | 6 | 13 |
| 1942 | PHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1942 | PHA | 2B | 57 | 0 | 131 | 142 | 10 | 19 |
| 1942 | PHA | SS | 26 | 0 | 44 | 68 | 9 | 11 |
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 |