Tommy Davis
Born: 3/21/1939 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
Died: 4/3/2022 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-09-22 | Final Game: 1976-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Herman Thomas Davis
Biography
Tommy Davis was an accomplished professional baseball player born in 1939, whose career spanned from 1959 to 1976. A formidable presence at the plate, he played primarily as a position player and became known for his exceptional batting ability, finishing his career with a .294 batting average. Over the course of 1,999 games, Davis amassed 2,121 hits, 153 home runs, and 1,052 RBIs, solidifying his reputation as a consistent offensive contributor. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 136 stolen bases throughout his career, showcasing his versatility and athleticism.
Davis was selected as an All-Star three times, reflecting his status among the elite players of his era. He played during a time of significant change in Major League Baseball, witnessing the transition from the deadball era into a more power-driven game. His contributions to the teams he played for, particularly the Los Angeles Dodgers, were vital in shaping the competitive landscape of the 1960s and 1970s. With his impressive career statistics and recognition as an All-Star, Tommy Davis remains a significant figure in baseball history, remembered for his hitting prowess and overall impact on the diamond.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 7223 | 811 | 2121 | 272 | 35 | 153 | 1052 | 136 | 381 | 754 | 0.294 | 0.329 | 0.405 | 0.733 | 7181.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | LAD | NL | 110 | 352 | 43 | 97 | 18 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 6 | 13 | 35 | 0.276 | 12.8 |
| 1961 | LAD | NL | 132 | 460 | 60 | 128 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 58 | 10 | 32 | 53 | 0.278 | 68.2 |
| 1962 | LAD | NL | 163 | 665 | 120 | 230 | 27 | 9 | 27 | 153 | 18 | 33 | 65 | 0.346 | 3336.3 |
| 1963 | LAD | NL | 146 | 556 | 69 | 181 | 19 | 3 | 16 | 88 | 15 | 29 | 59 | 0.326 | 2022.3 |
| 1964 | LAD | NL | 152 | 592 | 70 | 163 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 86 | 11 | 29 | 68 | 0.275 | 170.2 |
| 1965 | LAD | NL | 17 | 60 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.250 | -170.6 |
| 1966 | LAD | NL | 100 | 313 | 27 | 98 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 16 | 36 | 0.313 | 364.0 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 154 | 577 | 72 | 174 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 73 | 9 | 31 | 71 | 0.302 | 1838.6 |
| 1968 | CHW | AL | 132 | 456 | 30 | 122 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 4 | 16 | 48 | 0.268 | -213.4 |
| 1969 | HOU | NL | 24 | 79 | 2 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0.241 | -82.0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 123 | 454 | 52 | 123 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 80 | 19 | 30 | 46 | 0.271 | -82.0 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 11 | 42 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.262 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | HOU | NL | 57 | 213 | 24 | 60 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 25 | 0.282 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | OAK | AL | 66 | 200 | 17 | 58 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 79 | 219 | 26 | 71 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 0.324 | 493.0 |
| 1972 | BAL | AL | 26 | 82 | 9 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 0.256 | -114.2 |
| 1972 | CHC | NL | 15 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.269 | -114.2 |
| 1973 | BAL | AL | 137 | 552 | 53 | 169 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 89 | 11 | 30 | 56 | 0.306 | 361.4 |
| 1974 | BAL | AL | 158 | 626 | 67 | 181 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 84 | 6 | 34 | 49 | 0.289 | 58.6 |
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 116 | 460 | 43 | 130 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 57 | 2 | 23 | 52 | 0.283 | -435.8 |
| 1976 | LAA | AL | 72 | 219 | 16 | 58 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 18 | 0.265 | -212.5 |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 8 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.263 | -212.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 67 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 0.313 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.267 |
| 1973 | ALCS | BAL | 5 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.286 |
| 1971 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.375 |
| 1966 | WS | LAN | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 1963 | WS | LAN | 4 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 62 | 53 | 443 | 43 | 9 | 39 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 147 | 128 | 86 | 217 | 32 | 20 |
| OF | 1233 | 1142 | 1900 | 63 | 61 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | LAN | 3B | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | LAN | OF | 87 | 76 | 151 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 1961 | LAN | 3B | 59 | 57 | 30 | 88 | 13 | 6 |
| 1961 | LAN | OF | 86 | 60 | 143 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 1962 | LAN | 3B | 39 | 31 | 29 | 51 | 10 | 7 |
| 1962 | LAN | OF | 146 | 130 | 240 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| 1963 | LAN | 3B | 40 | 36 | 23 | 60 | 9 | 7 |
| 1963 | LAN | OF | 129 | 107 | 181 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 1964 | LAN | OF | 148 | 148 | 264 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 1965 | LAN | OF | 16 | 16 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1966 | LAN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | LAN | OF | 79 | 76 | 98 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | NYN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | NYN | OF | 149 | 149 | 231 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| 1968 | CHA | 1B | 6 | 6 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1968 | CHA | OF | 116 | 112 | 171 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 1969 | HOU | OF | 21 | 20 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | 1B | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | OF | 112 | 108 | 174 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHN | OF | 10 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | HOU | OF | 53 | 51 | 71 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1970 | OAK | 1B | 8 | 5 | 59 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 1970 | OAK | OF | 45 | 45 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | 1B | 35 | 30 | 247 | 30 | 3 | 24 |
| 1971 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | OAK | OF | 16 | 14 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | BAL | 1B | 3 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | BAL | OF | 18 | 18 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHN | 1B | 3 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CHN | OF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | BAL | 1B | 4 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1976 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 62 |
| Second Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 146 |
| Left Field | 1103 |
| Center Field | 125 |
| Right Field | 57 |
| Designated Hitter | 451 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Outstanding DH Award | |
| 1974 | TSN All-Star | DH |
| 1963 | TSN All-Star | OF |
| 1962 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 26th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1973 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 10th | 47.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1967 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 26th | 3.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1964 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 22th | 4.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1963 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 41.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1962 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 3rd | 175.0 | 280 | 3 |
| 1960 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 5th | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |