Lance Davis
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001)
Lance Davis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2001 for the Cincinnati Reds. Across 20 career appearances, he went 8-4 with a 4.74 ERA and 53 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-06-16
- Last Game
- 2001-10-07
Full name: Johnny Lance Davis
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 8 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.1 | 124 | 56 | 34 | 53 | 4.74 | 4.42 (-7%) | -237.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 106.1 | 124 | 56 | 34 | 53 | 4.74 | — | -237 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .121 | .121 | .152 | .273 | 0 |
Career AVG .121 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.
Career OBP .121 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.
Career SLG .152 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 64.5% below league average.
Career OPS .273 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 64.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | CIN | NL | 21 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 21 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .118 |
| Away | 10 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 55.0 | 66 | 28 | 17 | 25 | 4.58 |
| Away | 10 | 51.1 | 58 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 4.91 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-02 | CIN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-27 | CIN | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-21 | CIN | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-07 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-02 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-28 | CIN | HOU | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-08-22 | CIN | STL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-20 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-17 | CIN | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-07 | CIN | PHI | L | 4.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-10-02 | CIN | CHC | — | 3.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-27 | CIN | PHI | W | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001-09-21 | CIN | MIL | W | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001-09-07 | CIN | PIT | L | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001-09-02 | CIN | PIT | — | 2.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-08-28 | CIN | HOU | — | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001-08-22 | CIN | STL | W | 7.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-08-17 | CIN | MIL | L | 5.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001-08-12 | CIN | COL | — | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 20 |
Salary History
Lance Davis's recorded salaries total $246,500 over 1 season, in 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 2001 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CIN | NL | $246,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $246,500 | ||
Lance Davis: the record in brief
According to the bio, Lance Davis debuted on June 16, 2001 and played a final game on October 7, 2001. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cincinnati Reds, in 2001. At 6'0" and 170 pounds, Davis is listed as a pitcher. Davis hit right-handed while throwing left-handed, per the bio block. Davis was born on September 1, 1976, in Winter Haven, FL, USA. Lance Davis was the playing name; the full given name is Johnny Lance.
Across 20 games (20 starts), Davis recorded 8 wins against 4 losses with a 4.74 ERA. The same table counts 53 strikeouts. Against a 4.42 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.74 mark was 7.3% worse. All of that pitching came in 2001, with 20 games and 53 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 20 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 23 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lance Davis
- Was Lance Davis a pitcher?
- Yes. Lance Davis pitched in the major leagues, recording 8 wins and 53 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lance Davis hit?
- Lance Davis hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Lance Davis play for?
- Lance Davis played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (2001).
- What were Lance Davis's career stats?
- In 20 games, Lance Davis went 8-4 with a 4.74 ERA, 53 strikeouts, and 106.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Lance Davis earn in his career?
- Lance Davis's recorded salaries total $246,500 over 1 season, in 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Davis's career ran from 2001 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 2001.
- What was Lance Davis's salary?
- Lance Davis's recorded salary was $246,500 in 2002.
- What position did Lance Davis play?
- Lance Davis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lance Davis and how much did he weigh?
- Lance Davis was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Lance Davis's career ERA?
- Lance Davis finished with a 4.74 career ERA, going 8-4 with 53 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lance Davis have?
- Lance Davis recorded 53 career strikeouts.
- Is Lance Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lance Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.