Bill Holden

Born: 9/7/1889 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 9/14/1971 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-09-11 | Final Game: 1914-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: William Paul Holden

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Biography

Bill Holden was a professional baseball player born in 1889, who played primarily as a position player during his brief Major League career from 1913 to September 11, 1914. He participated in 79 games, contributing a total of 52 hits and driving in 21 runs, with a batting average of .211. Despite his struggles at the plate, Holden showcased his speed on the bases, recording 2 stolen bases throughout his time in the league. Holden's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the advent of the Deadball Era's decline and the offensive explosion that would characterize the 1920s. While he did not achieve notable home run power, his role as a reliable contributor in the lineup reflected the style of play prevalent at the time, which often emphasized contact hitting and speed over power. After his retirement, Holden remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his time in the game during an era of transition.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
79	246	20	52	6	3	0	21	2	27	36	0.211	0.289	0.260	0.550	-576.2

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career OBP .289 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.550 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1913	NYY	AL	18	53	6	16	3	1	8	0	8	5	0.302	.259 (+16%)	.325 (+21%)	.345 (+15%)	.670 (+18%)	165.6
1914	NYY	AL	50	165	12	30	3	2	12	2	16	26	0.182	.255 (-29%)	.322 (-21%)	.339 (-34%)	.661 (-28%)	-741.7
1914	CIN	NL	11	28	2	6	0	0	1	0	3	5	0.214	—	—	—	—	-741.7