Daisy Davis
Born: 11/28/1858 in Boston, MA, USA
Died: 11/5/1902 in Lynn, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-06 | Final Game: 1885-07-29
Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: John Henry Albert Davis
Biography
Daisy Davis was a pioneering pitcher in the early days of professional baseball, playing from 1884 until 1885. Born in 1858, Davis competed during a transformative era in the sport, characterized by the evolution of pitching styles and the growing popularity of the game. Over the course of his career, he posted a record of 16-21 with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.78, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges of the mound during a time when the sport was still finding its footing in American culture.
Davis amassed a total of 186 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability as a formidable pitcher despite the fierce competition of the late 19th century. Although he recorded no saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, as he played a vital role in the development of pitching strategies and techniques that would influence the game for years to come. Davis's career unfolded in an era where the game was rapidly evolving, and his performances helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 21 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 323.7 | 356 | 136 | 5 | 71 | 186 | 3.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 50 | 27 | 8 | 13 | 7.84 | -733.7 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 10 | 12 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 198.3 | 196 | 64 | 35 | 143 | 2.90 | 2439.3 |
| 1885 | BSN | NL | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 94.3 | 110 | 45 | 28 | 30 | 4.29 | -913.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 140 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0.157 | 0.192 | 0.186 | 0.377 | -374.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BSN | NL | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 25 | 87 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | BSN | NL | 11 | 37 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 40 | 0 | 11 | 56 | 15 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BSN | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1884 | BSN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | P | 25 | 0 | 8 | 32 | 11 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | OF | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1885 | BSN | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 40 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 2 |