Al Hollingsworth, baseball player, 1935-1946

Al Hollingsworth

Born: 2/25/1908 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/28/1996 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-16 | Final Game: 1946-09-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Albert Wayne Hollingsworth

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Biography

Al Hollingsworth, born in 1908, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1935 to 1946. He played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the Great Depression into the post-World War II era. Throughout his time in the league, Hollingsworth demonstrated a resilient competitive spirit, finishing his career with a record of 70 wins and 104 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.99, reflecting his ability to hold opposing hitters at bay, while accumulating 608 strikeouts and 15 saves over the course of his tenure. Hollingsworth's playing style was characterized by his durability on the mound and an effective pitching repertoire that allowed him to navigate the challenges of the game during a time when offensive strategies began to evolve. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he served as both a starter and a reliever, showcasing his versatility in various game situations. Though his overall win-loss record may not fully encapsulate his impact on the field, Hollingsworth's ability to perform consistently in a competitive environment highlights his role in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
70 104 315 185 78 7 15 1520.3 1642 674 47 587 608 3.99 0

Career ERA 3.99 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — near 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
1935 CIN NL 6 13 38 22 8 0 0 173.3 165 75 76 89 3.89 4.35 (+10%) 2140.3
1936 CIN NL 9 10 29 25 9 0 0 184.0 204 85 66 76 4.16 4.59 (+9%) 2941.6
1937 CIN NL 9 15 43 24 11 1 5 202.3 224 88 73 74 3.91 4.34 (+10%) 1274.2
1938 CIN NL 2 2 9 4 1 0 0 34.0 43 27 12 13 7.15 4.35 (-64%) 167.7
1938 PHI NL 5 16 24 21 11 1 0 174.3 177 74 77 80 3.82 4.35 (+12%) 2483.5
1939 PHI NL 1 9 15 10 3 0 0 60.0 78 39 27 24 5.85 4.28 (-37%) 352.9
1939 BRO NL 1 2 8 5 1 0 0 27.3 33 16 11 11 5.27 4.28 (-23%) 156.6
1940 WSN AL 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 18.0 18 11 11 7 5.50 4.21 (-31%) -
1942 SLA AL 10 6 33 18 7 1 4 161.0 173 53 52 60 2.96 3.57 (+17%) 1698.0
1943 SLA AL 6 13 35 20 9 1 3 154.0 169 72 51 63 4.21 3.50 (-20%) 184.0
1944 SLA AL 5 7 26 10 3 2 1 92.7 108 46 37 22 4.47 3.57 (-25%) -661.3
1945 SLA AL 12 9 26 22 15 1 1 173.3 164 52 68 64 2.70 3.67 (+26%) 949.8
1946 SLA AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 11.0 23 8 4 3 6.55 3.59 (-82%) -199.2
1946 CHW AL 3 2 21 2 0 0 1 55.0 63 28 22 22 4.58 3.59 (-28%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
331 525 53 103 12 1 2 32 0 23 60 0.196 0.231 0.234 0.466 -2253.8

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .234 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 34.6% 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
1935 CIN NL 39 54 5 8 0 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.148 .279 (-47%) .342 (-52%) .399 (-63%) .742 (-58%) -548.0
1936 CIN NL 34 73 17 23 2 0 1 11 0 5 8 0.315 .283 (+11%) .349 (+3%) .404 (-5%) .753 (-1%) -11.1
1937 CIN NL 46 76 8 19 1 1 0 9 0 2 5 0.250 .276 (-10%) .342 (-21%) .398 (-27%) .740 (-25%) -339.4
1938 CIN NL 9 12 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1938 PHI NL 24 67 5 15 1 0 0 4 0 0 4 0.224 .272 (-18%) .341 (-34%) .392 (-39%) .734 (-37%) 0.0
1939 PHI NL 15 20 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.100 — — — — 0.0
1939 BRO NL 9 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1940 WSN AL 3 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1942 SLA AL 36 56 5 10 1 0 0 1 0 3 8 0.179 .253 (-30%) .323 (-32%) .349 (-44%) .672 (-38%) -343.7
1943 SLA AL 36 50 2 7 3 0 0 1 0 2 5 0.140 .255 (-45%) .324 (-47%) .346 (-42%) .671 (-44%) -369.8
1944 SLA AL 26 28 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 8 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1945 SLA AL 28 61 4 12 3 0 1 4 0 4 4 0.197 .260 (-25%) .328 (-25%) .354 (-17%) .683 (-21%) -217.9
1946 SLA AL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHW AL 21 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1944 WS SLA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 4.0 5 1 2 1 2.25

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1944 WS SLA 0 0 1 0 0 4.0 5 1 2 1 2.25

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 315 0 67 297 13 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 CIN P 38 0 9 39 4 0
1936 CIN P 29 0 10 28 2 2
1937 CIN P 43 0 4 51 4 2
1938 CIN P 9 0 1 9 0 0
1938 PHI P 24 0 9 19 0 3
1939 PHI P 15 0 2 11 0 0
1939 BRO P 8 0 1 9 0 1
1940 WS1 P 3 0 1 7 0 1
1942 SLA P 33 0 6 36 1 2
1943 SLA P 35 0 7 27 2 3
1944 SLA P 26 0 3 14 0 0
1945 SLA P 26 0 14 38 0 2
1946 SLA P 5 0 0 0 0 0
1946 CHA P 21 0 0 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 315