Ron Davis, baseball player, 1962-1969

Ron Davis

Born: 10/21/1941 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, USA

Died: 9/5/1992 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-08-01 | Final Game: 1969-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Ronald Everette Davis

Biography

Ron Davis was a professional baseball player born in 1941, whose career spanned from 1962 until his retirement on September 25, 1969. Primarily known as a position player, Davis appeared in 295 games over his seven-season career. He recorded a total of 199 hits, achieving a batting average of .233, which reflected the competitive nature of Major League Baseball during the 1960s. This era was characterized by a blend of emerging talents and established stars, as well as a shift towards more power-centric play. Throughout his career, Davis showcased his versatility on the field, contributing offensively with 10 home runs and 79 RBIs. He also demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with 9 stolen bases, indicating an ability to impact the game in various ways. Although not regarded as a superstar, Davis played a significant role as a reliable contributor to his teams during a transformative period in baseball history, helping to pave the way for future generations of players.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
295 853 96 199 44 6 10 79 9 56 160 0.233 0.287 0.334 0.622 -826.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1968 WS SLN 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 261 205 423 24 12 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 88
Center Field 136
Right Field 44

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1961