George Davies
From BR Bullpen
George Washington Davies
- Bats Unknown, Throws Right
- Weight 180 lb.
- School University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 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
[edit] Biographical Information
George Davies was the first major league player out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which he attended in 1888-91. 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.
