John Davis, baseball player, 1941-1941

John Davis

Born: 7/15/1915 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

Died: 4/26/2002 in Laurel, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-09 | Final Game: 1941-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: John Humphrey Davis

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Biography

John Davis, born in 1915, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned the 1941 season. Primarily a position player, Davis appeared in 21 games, showcasing his skills in an era characterized by the impending disruption of World War II and the transition toward a more competitive style of play in baseball. In those games, he recorded 15 hits, contributing 5 runs batted in, while finishing the season with a batting average of .214. Despite not hitting any home runs and not stealing bases, Davis's presence on the field during this tumultuous time in American history reflected the diverse tapestry of baseball players who contributed to the sport. His career, though short-lived, came at a moment when many players were being called to serve in the military, and it served as a reminder of the challenges faced by athletes of that era. John Davis's brief tenure in Major League Baseball remains a part of the rich history of the game, illustrating the stories of those who played during a pivotal time in both sports and world events.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 70 8 15 3 0 0 5 0 8 12 0.214 0.295 0.257 0.552 -236.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1941 NY1 NL 21 70 8 15 3 0 0 5 0 8 12 0.214 .262 (-18%) .332 (-11%) .373 (-31%) .705 (-22%) -236.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 21 0 19 45 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 NY1 3B 21 0 19 45 2 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 21