Piper Davis Notable

Piper Davis divided seven seasons between two clubs as a first baseman: the Birmingham Black Barons from 1942, then the Homestead Grays through 1944.

Across 152 games he batted .312, with 178 hits and 109 runs. He finished with 8 home runs, 33 doubles and 15 stolen bases.

He played 58 games at first base, with 549 putouts and 16 errors. He turned 39 double plays.

He was selected to four consecutive All-Star teams, from 1945 to 1948.

He was born in Piper, AL, USA on July 3, 1917, and died on May 21, 1997. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.