Ike Davis
Born: 6/14/1895 in Pueblo, CO, USA
Died: 4/2/1984 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-04-23 | Final Game: 1925-10-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 140 lbs
Full name: Isaac Marion Davis
Biography
Ike Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1925. Primarily a position player, Davis appeared in 164 games during his career, where he accumulated 143 hits and recorded a batting average of .235. Known for his speed on the base paths, he successfully stole 19 bases and contributed 65 RBIs to his teams. Despite not hitting any home runs, Davis's on-field presence and ability to drive in runs made him a valuable asset during his time.
Davis played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive production began to rise significantly. His contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and while he may not have had the power numbers that many associate with the modern game, his skills as a contact hitter and base runner showcased the versatility required of players in that period. Davis retired from the game on October 4, 1925, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who exemplified the tenacity and determination characteristic of early 20th-century baseball.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.429 | 0.200 | 0.629 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.429 | 0.200 | 0.629 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164 | 609 | 110 | 143 | 32 | 10 | 0 | 65 | 19 | 73 | 69 | 0.235 | 0.324 | 0.320 | 0.644 | -1562.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 10 | 33 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.242 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 146 | 562 | 105 | 135 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 71 | 58 | 0.240 | -1562.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS | 158 | 0 | 337 | 507 | 58 | 101 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | SS | 4 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1924 | CHA | SS | 10 | 0 | 14 | 33 | 3 | 3 |
| 1925 | CHA | SS | 144 | 0 | 313 | 472 | 53 | 97 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 158 |