Joe Holden, baseball player, 1934-1936

Joe Holden

Born: 6/4/1913 in St. Clair, PA, USA

Died: 5/10/1996 in St. Clair, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1934-06-14 | Final Game: 1936-04-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Joseph Francis Holden

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Biography

Joe Holden was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played in the major leagues during the mid-1930s. His career spanned from 1934 until April 21, 1936, during which he appeared in a total of 17 games. Primarily serving as a position player, Holden had a challenging stint at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of .083, accumulating 2 hits over his limited appearances. Despite his struggles in the majors, he managed to showcase his speed on the bases, recording 1 stolen base. Holden's playing career unfolded during a time when baseball was rapidly evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game. While he may not have achieved significant statistical success, his presence in the big leagues places him among the ranks of those who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness in the sport, highlighting both the challenges and the dreams that characterize the journey of professional athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 24 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0.083 0.083 0.083 0.167 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 70.3% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 75.8% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 79.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 77.6% 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
1934 PHI NL 10 14 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1935 PHI NL 6 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1936 PHI NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 10 0 21 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1934 PHI C 6 0 15 4 0 0
1935 PHI C 4 0 6 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 10