Harry Davis, baseball player, 1932-1937

Harry Davis

Born: 3/7/1908 in Shreveport, LA, USA

Died: 3/3/1997 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-13 | Final Game: 1937-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harry Albert Davis

Biography

Harry Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1908, who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 until his retirement on October 2, 1937. Primarily a position player, Davis appeared in 327 games throughout his career, where he showcased a reliable presence on the field. He accumulated a total of 320 hits and posted a batting average of .264, making significant contributions to his teams during the early years of the game’s expansion. Known for his versatility, he recorded 123 RBIs and hit 7 home runs, while also demonstrating speed on the base paths with 21 stolen bases. Davis's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the Great Depression and the deadball era, leading to changes in playing style and fan engagement. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a valuable player during his tenure, even as he played in a league that was becoming increasingly competitive. Though not a Hall of Famer, Davis's dedication and performance left a lasting imprint in the annals of the sport, reflecting the spirit of his era and the evolution of baseball during the 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
327 1213 205 320 65 18 7 123 21 153 87 0.264 0.347 0.364 0.712 -471.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 297 0 2825 142 36 264
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 297
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport LA 1929

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1932 Most Valuable Player AL 19th 5.0 80 0