Brandy Davis
Brandy Davis | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Newark, Delaware | September 10, 1927|
Died: June 12, 2005 Newark, Delaware | (aged 77)|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 15, 1952, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 26, 1953, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .187 |
Home runs | 0 |
Runs scored | 19 |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Robert Brandon Davis (September 10, 1927 – June 12, 2005) was an American
Playing career
Prior to his professional career, Davis played baseball at
Davis' 25 career MLB hits included three doubles and one triple. He batted .187 lifetime with three runs batted in. But he showed speed on the base paths, stealing nine bases during his 55-game 1952 stint with the Pirates. His obituary, noting his offensive struggles, observed: "He was forced from the league after it was discovered he could not successfully steal first base."[1]
Longtime scout
His playing career continued through 1957, then Davis became a
Davis was inducted in 1989 to the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. For some time he served on its board of governors. He died at age 77 at his Newark residence.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "The Dead Ball Era". Archived from the original on 2019-04-20. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
- ^ Retrosheet box score: 1952-04-16
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)