Lawrence Davis
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Lawrence Davis was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Indianapolis ABCs and the Chicago American Giants. In 49 career games, he hit .321 with 51 hits, 3 home runs, and 38 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 383.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 180 lb
- Died
- 3/20/1967 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
Full name: Lawrence Holt Davis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 159 | 32 | 51 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 7 | 15 | 0 | .321 | .383 | .503 | .886 | 383 |
Career AVG .321 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — +12.2% above league average.
Career OBP .383 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.
Career SLG .503 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +26.3% above league average.
Career OPS .886 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — +18.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | ABC | NNL | 17 | 53 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .302 | .283 (+6%) | .345 (+5%) | .389 (+21%) | .734 (+13%) | 106.5 |
| 1924 | CAG | NNL | 24 | 81 | 17 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 9 | 0 | .321 | .283 (+13%) | .345 (+15%) | .389 (+24%) | .734 (+19%) | 106.5 |
| 1925 | ABC | NNL | 8 | 25 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .360 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 49 | 159 | 32 | 51 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 7 | 15 | 0 | .321 | — | — | — | — | 213 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 39 |
Lawrence Davis: the record in brief
Lawrence Davis's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1924 to 1925. The team column moves through the Indianapolis ABCs (1924 to 1925) and the Chicago American Giants (1924). At 180 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame, Davis is listed as a right fielder. Davis batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is February 2, 1897, in Cloverport, KY, USA. Davis's death is recorded on March 20, 1967, in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Davis's full given name, per the bio, is Lawrence Holt Davis.
The batting record for Davis: 49 games, 51 hits in 159 at bats, and a .321 average, along with 3 home runs and 38 RBI. Reaching base at a .383 clip and slugging .503, Davis finished with a .886 OPS. Over the seasons Davis played, league hitters batted .286; the .321 career figure is 12.2% above that. In OPS terms, Davis's .886 stands 18.8% above the league's .746. No season topped the 26 hits of 1924.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Davis
- Was Lawrence Davis a pitcher?
- No. Lawrence Davis was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Lawrence Davis hit?
- Lawrence Davis hit 3 career home runs with 51 hits.
- What was Lawrence Davis's career batting average?
- Lawrence Davis batted .321 over his career, with 51 hits in 159 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lawrence Davis have?
- Lawrence Davis drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Lawrence Davis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lawrence Davis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Lawrence Davis play for?
- Lawrence Davis played for the Indianapolis ABCs and the Chicago American Giants.