Joseph Davis (minors03)

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Joseph V. Davis

  • Bats Left, Throws Right
  • Height 5' 8", Weight 150 lb.
  • Born ~1914

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Biographical Information[edit]

Pitcher Joe Davis played in the minor leagues from 1935 to 1941, playing only part of 1941 as high as class B. He led the 1938 Eastern Shore League with 17 wins (tied w/ John Bassler) and a 2.02 ERA. Davis also led the 1939 Middle Atlantic League with a 2.49 ERA. His 18 wins in 1940 were only one behind the leader of the Northern League that year.


Year-by-Year Managerial Record[edit]

Year Team League Record Finish Organization Playoffs
1937 Midland Cardinals West Texas-New Mexico League -- St. Louis Cardinals Team withdrew July 9 replaced Wray Query
Monett Red Birds Arkansas-Missouri League 6th St. Louis Cardinals replaced Ken Blackman
1938 Cambridge Cardinals Eastern Shore League 61-51 2nd St. Louis Cardinals Lost League Finals
1939 Portsmouth Red Birds Middle Atlantic League 61-69 5th St. Louis Cardinals
1940 Duluth Dukes Northern League 61-59 5th St. Louis Cardinals
1941 Duluth Dukes Northern League -- St. Louis Cardinals -- replaced by Howard Taylor