Jacke Davis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962)
Jacke Davis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1962 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 48 career games, he hit .213 with 16 hits, 1 home runs, and 6 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 5/30/2021 in Tyler, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1962-04-19
- Last Game
- 1962-07-19
Full name: Jacke Sylvesta Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 75 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 20 | .213 | .253 | .280 | .533 | -311 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.
Career OBP .253 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.
Career SLG .280 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 25.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 48 | 75 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 20 | .213 | .257 (-17%) | .326 (-22%) | .393 (-29%) | .719 (-26%) | -311.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 48 | 75 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 20 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -311 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 | .290 |
| Away | 23 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | .159 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-07-19 | PHI | HOU | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-07-15 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-07-14 | PHI | SFG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-07-13 | PHI | SFG | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-07-12 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-07-08 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-07-04 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-07-04 | PHI | LAD | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-07-02 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1962-07-01 | PHI | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 16 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1956, 1957 |
Jacke Davis: the record in brief
April 19, 1962 and July 19, 1962 bracket Jacke Davis's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis played primarily as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on March 5, 1936, in Carthage, TX, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds. Davis died on May 30, 2021, in Tyler, TX, USA. Davis's full given name, per the bio, is Jacke Sylvesta Davis.
In 48 games and 75 at bats, Davis batted .213 with 16 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 6 runs batted in. Davis got on base at a .253 rate and slugged .280 (.533 OPS). Over the seasons Davis played, league hitters batted .258; the .213 career figure is 17.2% below that. The OPS comparison is .533 to a league .719, 25.9% below average. Only one season appears, 1962 for the Philadelphia Phillies, when Davis played 48 games and went 16 for 75. That year the league hit .257, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jacke Davis
- Was Jacke Davis a pitcher?
- No. Jacke Davis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Jacke Davis hit?
- Jacke Davis hit 1 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What was Jacke Davis's career batting average?
- Jacke Davis batted .213 over his career, with 16 hits in 75 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jacke Davis have?
- Jacke Davis drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Jacke Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jacke Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jacke Davis play for?
- Jacke Davis played for the Philadelphia Phillies.