Wiley Davis

Wiley Davis was a professional baseball pitcher who competed in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the early stages of modern baseball. Born in 1875, Davis made his mark in a brief career that spanned from April 18, 1896, to April 21, 1896. Over the course of his short-lived stint in Major League Baseball, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 8.31, with a total of 1 strikeout to his name. Davis's time in the major leagues was limited, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this formative period of the sport. Despite his modest statistics, he contributed to the early development of pitching techniques and strategies that would evolve in the years to come. While his career was brief and statistics were less emphasized than in today's game, Wiley Davis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who played the game during its early years.