Fred Holdsworth, baseball player, 1972-1980

Fred Holdsworth

Born: 5/29/1952 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-07-27 | Final Game: 1980-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Holdsworth

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Biography

Fred Holdsworth was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1980. Born in 1952, he made his mark during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was transitioning into a more offensive-oriented style. Over the course of his career, Holdsworth compiled a record of 7-10, establishing himself as a reliable option on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, he demonstrated the ability to handle the pressures of professional play, striking out 94 batters and securing 2 saves. Holdsworth's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, making him a respected figure among his peers. Though he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field were significant during a time when the landscape of Major League Baseball was evolving. His career serves as a snapshot of a pivotal moment in baseball history, reflecting the challenges and changes faced by players of that generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 10 72 15 0 0 2 182.0 182 89 18 86 94 4.40 0

Career ERA 4.40 vs. league average 3.68 across their career seasons — 19.7% 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
1972 DET AL 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 7.0 13 10 2 5 12.86 — 0.0
1973 DET AL 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 14.7 13 11 6 9 6.75 3.75 (-80%) -543.8
1974 DET AL 0 3 8 5 0 0 0 35.7 40 17 14 16 4.29 3.63 (-18%) -694.6
1976 BAL AL 4 1 16 0 0 0 2 39.7 24 9 13 24 2.04 3.51 (+42%) 1108.2
1977 BAL AL 0 1 12 0 0 0 0 14.3 17 10 16 4 6.28 4.00 (-57%) -625.2
1977 WSN NL 3 3 14 6 0 0 0 42.3 35 15 18 21 3.19 4.00 (+20%) -
1978 WSN NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 8.7 16 7 8 3 7.27 — -
1980 ATL AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 19.7 24 10 9 12 4.58 3.84 (-19%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 13 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.077 0.077 0.077 0.154 0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 70.1% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.154 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 78.0% 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
1972 DET AL 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1973 DET AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 DET AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 BAL AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 BAL AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1977 WSN NL 14 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 WSN NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 ATL AL 9 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
P 72 15 12 18 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1972 DET P 2 2 1 0 0 0
1973 DET P 5 2 2 0 1 0
1974 DET P 8 5 0 2 2 0
1976 BAL P 16 0 4 3 0 0
1977 BAL P 12 0 0 1 0 0
1977 MON P 14 6 5 5 0 2
1978 MON P 6 0 0 2 1 0
1980 ML4 P 9 0 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72