Jacke Davis
Born: 3/5/1936 in Carthage, TX, USA
Died: 5/30/2021 in Tyler, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-19 | Final Game: 1962-07-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Jacke Sylvesta Davis
Biography
Jacke Davis, born in 1936, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1962 season. Davis played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 48 games throughout his brief career. He logged 16 hits, including one home run, and drove in six runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .213. His unique skill set also included speed on the bases, as he successfully stole one base during his time in the league.
Davis's career was situated in a transitional period for baseball, as the sport was evolving rapidly in the early 1960s, moving away from the more traditional styles of play that characterized the late 1950s. Although his time in the spotlight was limited to just over three months, his contributions were part of a larger narrative that defined a generation of players striving for recognition in a league that was increasingly competitive. After his final game on July 19, 1962, Davis retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy reflective of the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his era.
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 | 0.213 | 0.253 | 0.280 | 0.533 | -338.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | NL | 48 | 75 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 0.213 | -338.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 26 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | PHI | OF | 26 | 14 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |