Jim Holdsworth

Born: 7/14/1850 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 3/22/1918 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1872-05-14 | Final Game: 1884-06-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: James Holdsworth

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Biography

Jim Holdsworth was a prominent position player in the early days of professional baseball, whose career spanned from 1872 to 1884. Born in 1850, Holdsworth made his mark in a time when the game was evolving rapidly, transitioning from its rudimentary roots to a more organized sport with defined rules and professional teams. Over the course of his career, he played in 319 games, accumulating 432 hits and achieving a commendable batting average of .291. His offensive contributions included 138 runs batted in, although he did not hit any home runs, reflecting the playing style of the era which emphasized contact hitting and base running over power. Known for his speed on the base paths, Holdsworth recorded 8 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. His career unfolded in the backdrop of the post-Civil War era, a time that witnessed the rise of the National League and the establishment of baseball as America's pastime. Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Holdsworth's contributions to the game were significant in helping to shape the early landscape of professional baseball. He retired on June 9, 1884, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled player during a formative period in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
319	1484	221	432	38	22	0	138	8	8	20	0.291	0.295	0.346	0.641	1076.8

Career AVG .291 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +13.7% above league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.641 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — +5.2% above 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
1872	CL1		22	110	19	33	5	0	11	3	1	2	0.300	.285 (+5%)	.296 (+3%)	.347 (-1%)	.644 (+1%)	21.8
1872	BR1		3	11	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.273	—	—	—	—	21.8
1873	NY2		53	232	46	75	4	8	28	1	0	4	0.323	.290 (+11%)	.304 (+6%)	.357 (+15%)	.661 (+11%)	344.8
1874	PH2		57	285	60	97	8	9	37	1	1	0	0.340	.273 (+24%)	.282 (+21%)	.333 (+30%)	.615 (+26%)	1044.2
1875	NY2		71	324	45	92	12	1	23	3	1	3	0.284	.253 (+12%)	.260 (+10%)	.309 (+6%)	.570 (+7%)	358.4
1876	NY3	NL	52	241	23	64	3	2	19	0	1	2	0.266	.265 (avg)	.277 (-3%)	.320 (-8%)	.598 (-6%)	-199.0
1877	HAR	NL	55	260	26	66	5	2	20	0	2	8	0.254	.271 (-6%)	.289 (-10%)	.337 (-15%)	.626 (-13%)	-493.4
1882	TRN	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1884	IN2	AA	5	18	1	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	10	0	5	1
2B	5	0	11	6	3	1
3B	31	31	58	42	44	5
OF	161	5	291	35	63	5
SS	125	45	202	351	187	30

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1872	CL1	SS	22	22	58	59	36	10
1872	BR1	SS	3	2	7	13	4	0
1873	NY2	SS	53	0	78	146	67	10
1874	PH2	1B	1	0	10	0	5	1
1874	PH2	2B	2	0	1	2	1	0
1874	PH2	3B	31	31	58	42	44	5
1874	PH2	OF	6	5	3	0	3	0
1874	PH2	SS	21	21	26	59	45	5
1875	NY2	OF	45	0	87	12	28	2
1875	NY2	SS	26	0	33	74	35	5
1876	NY3	2B	3	0	10	4	2	1
1876	NY3	OF	49	0	109	10	13	1
1877	HAR	OF	55	0	79	11	18	1
1882	TRN	OF	1	0	1	1	0	0
1884	IN2	OF	5	0	12	1	1	1