Horace Helmbold

Born: 8/27/1867 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 11/18/1939 in Lake Lure, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-10-11 | Final Game: 1890-10-11

Height: 5'9"

Full name: Horace Willing Helmbold

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Biography

Horace Helmbold, born in 1867, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief moment in the early days of the sport. He played in the major leagues on October 11, 1890, making a singular appearance as a position player. Although his time in the major leagues was limited to just one game, Helmbold's participation in this era of baseball is a reminder of the countless players who contributed to the development of the game, even if only fleetingly. During his lone game, Helmbold did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. However, he did manage to steal a base, showcasing a glimpse of his speed and potential as a player. While he may not have left a lasting statistical impact, Helmbold's brief stint in the major leagues reflects the competitive spirit and determination of players during the formative years of baseball, a time when the sport was rapidly evolving and gaining popularity across the United States.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	7.0	17	11	0	6	3	14.14	0

Career ERA 14.14 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 264.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	PH4	AA	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	7.0	17	11	6	3	14.14	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	PH4	AA	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	1	2	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PH4	P	1	0	1	2	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1