Woody Davis
Born: 4/25/1913 in Nicholas, GA, USA
Died: 7/18/1999 in Jesup, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-05-02 | Final Game: 1938-05-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Woodrow Wilson Davis
Biography
Woody Davis, born in 1913, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player for a brief period in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 2, 1938, to May 7, 1938, during which he appeared in two games. Despite the promise that often accompanies young athletes entering the league, Davis's time in the majors was notably short, and he finished his career without recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0.
Davis's experience reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in the competitive environment of the late 1930s, a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized roles and increased competition for roster spots. While his statistical record may not indicate a lasting impact on the field, Davis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to greatness in the sport, even if their careers did not unfold as planned.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewton-Parker College | Mount Vernon | GA | 1933 |