Curt Davis, baseball player, 1934-1946

Curt Davis

Born: 9/7/1903 in Greenfield, MO, USA

Died: 10/12/1965 in Covina, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-04-21 | Final Game: 1946-04-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Curtis Benton Davis

Biography

Curt Davis was a prominent American pitcher whose career spanned from 1934 to 1946. Born in 1903, Davis made a lasting impact in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded games of the mid-20th century. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 158 wins and 131 losses, showcasing his reliability and skill on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.42, Davis established himself as a formidable presence in the league. He recorded 684 strikeouts and notched 33 saves, illustrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Davis was selected as an All-Star twice, reflecting his status among the elite pitchers of his time. His contributions to the game extended beyond mere statistics; he was known for his competitive spirit and adept pitching style, which included a mix of fastballs and off-speed pitches that kept batters guessing. As baseball evolved in the post-war years, Davis's career remains a testament to the talent and perseverance of players who navigated the challenges of their era, solidifying his legacy as one of the noteworthy pitchers of the 1930s and 1940s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
158 131 429 281 141 24 33 2325.0 2459 884 142 479 684 3.42 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
449 813 70 165 17 0 11 81 1 28 176 0.203 0.229 0.264 0.494 -3447.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1941 WS BRO 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 5.3 6 3 3 1 5.06

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1941 WS BRO 0 1 1 1 0 5.3 6 3 3 1 5.06

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 429 0 146 616 21 39

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 429

Awards & Honors

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1939 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 106.0 336 0
1935 Most Valuable Player NL 21th 2.0 80 0
1934 Most Valuable Player NL 8th 18.0 80 0