Dixie Davis
Born: 10/12/1890 in Wilsons Mills, NC, USA
Died: 2/4/1944 in Raleigh, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-07-11 | Final Game: 1926-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 155 lbs
Full name: Frank Talmadge Davis
Biography
Dixie Davis, born in 1890, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1912 until his retirement in 1926. Over his career, Davis amassed a record of 75 wins and 71 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97, he demonstrated the ability to limit scoring opportunities, contributing to his teams with solid performances. Davis recorded a total of 460 strikeouts, highlighting his skill in overpowering batters and his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. In addition to his victories, he also earned 2 saves, reflecting his capability in high-pressure situations.
Davis played during a transformative period in baseball history, transitioning from the deadball era into the more dynamic years of the 1920s. His career spanned a time when pitching techniques and strategies were evolving, and he adapted well to the changing landscape of the game. While not a Hall of Famer, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 71 | 239 | 165 | 77 | 10 | 2 | 1318.7 | 1311 | 581 | 63 | 688 | 460 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 2.70 | -332.4 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 43 | 16 | 30 | 18 | 3.06 | -1057.8 |
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 18 | 12 | 38 | 31 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 269.3 | 250 | 95 | 149 | 85 | 3.17 | -6278.7 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 16 | 16 | 40 | 36 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 265.3 | 279 | 131 | 123 | 100 | 4.44 | -2873.7 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 11 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 174.3 | 162 | 79 | 87 | 65 | 4.08 | -2623.9 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 4 | 6 | 19 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 109.3 | 106 | 44 | 63 | 36 | 3.62 | -1756.7 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 11 | 13 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 160.3 | 159 | 73 | 72 | 45 | 4.10 | -2577.2 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 12 | 7 | 35 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 180.3 | 192 | 92 | 106 | 58 | 4.59 | -3380.1 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 3 | 8 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 83.0 | 93 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 4.66 | -1335.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 441 | 32 | 87 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 42 | 0.197 | 0.244 | 0.224 | 0.468 | -2265.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 38 | 94 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0.266 | -170.6 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 40 | 95 | 5 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.211 | -599.9 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 25 | 59 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0.136 | -552.9 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 19 | 40 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 29 | 46 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0.152 | -351.4 |
| 1925 | SLA | AL | 35 | 64 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.172 | -590.4 |
| 1926 | SLA | AL | 27 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 239 | 0 | 69 | 268 | 17 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920 | SLA | P | 38 | 0 | 13 | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| 1921 | SLA | P | 40 | 0 | 19 | 54 | 1 | 3 |
| 1922 | SLA | P | 25 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| 1923 | SLA | P | 19 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1924 | SLA | P | 29 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 7 |
| 1925 | SLA | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 49 | 4 | 3 |
| 1926 | SLA | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 239 |