Davey Williams
Born: 11/2/1927 in Dallas, TX, USA
Died: 8/17/2009 in Farmers Branch, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-09-16 | Final Game: 1955-07-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: David Carlous Williams
Biography
Davey Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1927, who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 until 1955. Throughout his career, Williams established himself as a versatile position player, appearing in 517 games and amassing 450 hits. He demonstrated power at the plate with 32 home runs and contributed 163 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .252. Williams also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 6 stolen bases during his time in the league. His performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact during a period marked by significant changes in the game.
Williams played primarily during the early post-war era of baseball, a time when the game was transitioning with the influx of new talent and the breaking of color barriers. His contributions to his teams and the sport as a whole reflected the competitive spirit of the era. Though not among the most celebrated stars of his time, Williams’ dedication and performance left a mark on the game, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 1785 | 235 | 450 | 61 | 10 | 32 | 163 | 6 | 164 | 144 | 0.252 | 0.320 | 0.351 | 0.672 | -2141.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 13 | 50 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0.240 | -38.2 |
| 1951 | NY1 | NL | 30 | 64 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0.266 | -45.0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 138 | 540 | 70 | 137 | 26 | 3 | 13 | 55 | 2 | 48 | 63 | 0.254 | 157.9 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 112 | 340 | 51 | 101 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 44 | 19 | 0.297 | 328.8 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 142 | 544 | 65 | 121 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 46 | 1 | 43 | 33 | 0.222 | -1934.7 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 247 | 25 | 62 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 0.251 | -610.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | NY1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1951 | WS | NY1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 481 | 199 | 1019 | 1252 | 52 | 319 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | NY1 | 2B | 13 | 0 | 19 | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| 1951 | NY1 | 2B | 22 | 0 | 38 | 43 | 0 | 7 |
| 1952 | NY1 | 2B | 138 | 0 | 279 | 375 | 18 | 102 |
| 1953 | NY1 | 2B | 95 | 0 | 191 | 254 | 8 | 54 |
| 1954 | NY1 | 2B | 142 | 141 | 353 | 396 | 14 | 112 |
| 1955 | NY1 | 2B | 71 | 58 | 139 | 162 | 10 | 39 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 481 |