Billy Holm, baseball player, 1943-1945

Billy Holm

Born: 7/21/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/27/1977 in East Chicago, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-09-24 | Final Game: 1945-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William Frederick Holm

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Biography

Billy Holm, born in 1912, played professional baseball as a position player from 1943 to 1945. During his brief career, he appeared in 119 games, where he accumulated 44 hits and recorded a batting average of .156. Although Holm did not hit any home runs, he contributed 15 runs batted in and successfully stole 2 bases. His career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly impacted Major League Baseball, leading to the use of replacement players and a shift in the talent pool. Holm's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, embodying the spirit of many ballplayers who took to the field during the wartime era. While his offensive statistics may not reflect a prolific career, Holm's dedication to the game and the contributions he made during a challenging time for baseball remain noteworthy. His legacy is a testament to the resilience of players of his time, who played not just for personal glory but also to support the continuity of America's pastime amid global conflict.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
119 282 22 44 4 1 0 15 2 41 40 0.156 0.272 0.177 0.449 -1342.3

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career SLG .177 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 33.8% 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
1943 CHC NL 7 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1944 CHC NL 54 132 10 18 2 0 0 6 1 16 19 0.136 .261 (-48%) .325 (-28%) .357 (-58%) .683 (-43%) -928.1
1945 BOS AL 58 135 12 25 2 1 0 9 1 23 17 0.185 .260 (-29%) .328 (-4%) .354 (-39%) .683 (-22%) -414.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 114 0 357 52 8 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 CHN C 7 0 21 4 0 0
1944 CHN C 50 0 166 18 4 2
1945 BOS C 57 0 170 30 4 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 114