George Davies

George Washington Davies

• Bats Unknown, Throws Right
• Height 6'4 ½"
• Weight 180 lb.
• School Ripon College, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• High School Columbus (WI) High School
• Debut August 18, 1891
• Final Game July 20, 1893
• Born February 22, 1868 in Portage, WI USA
• Died September 22, 1906 in Waterloo, WI USA

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Biographical Information

George Davies was the first major league player out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he attended in 1888-1891. He came to the majors in August 1891, in the waning days of the existence of the American Association, and went 7-5 with a 2.65 ERA. The next year he spent in the National League with an ERA of 2.59 but a record of 10-16 on a team that won 93 games. He finished out his career in 1893 with 8 more games.

Born in Wisconsin, he also died at age 38 in Wisconsin, having committed suicide.

Notable Achievements

• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1892)

Related Sites

• George Davies at the SABR Bio Project