Wattie Holm, baseball player, 1924-1932

Wattie Holm

Born: 12/28/1901 in Peterson, IA, USA

Died: 5/19/1950 in Everly, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-15 | Final Game: 1932-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Roscoe Albert Holm

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Biography

Wattie Holm was a professional baseball player born in 1901, whose career spanned from 1924 to 1932. Primarily recognized as a position player, he made a significant impact during the early years of Major League Baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Over the course of his career, Holm played in 436 games, amassing 410 hits and maintaining a respectable batting average of .275. His offensive contributions included 6 home runs and 174 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs for his teams. Holm was also known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 11 stolen bases, reflecting the agility and athleticism that were prized in players of his era. While he may not have been a household name in the annals of baseball history, his performance during the late 1920s and early 1930s contributed to the evolving style of play as the game began to embrace more power hitting and speed. Wattie Holm's legacy lies in his role during a pivotal time in baseball, bridging the gap between traditional and modern playing styles. He passed away on August 10, 1932, leaving behind a modest but noteworthy mark on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
436 1493 207 410 73 26 6 174 11 100 86 0.275 0.322 0.370 0.693 -1949.3

Career AVG .275 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 6.7% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1924 STL NL 81 293 40 86 10 4 0 23 1 8 16 0.294 .283 (+3%) .345 (-8%) .389 (-9%) .734 (-9%) -519.9
1925 STL NL 13 58 10 12 1 1 0 2 1 3 1 0.207 .288 (-28%) .349 (-30%) .407 (-36%) .756 (-33%) -336.1
1926 STL NL 55 144 18 41 5 1 0 21 3 18 14 0.285 .279 (+2%) .345 (+5%) .390 (-15%) .735 (-5%) -82.3
1927 STL NL 110 419 55 120 27 8 3 66 4 24 29 0.286 .282 (+2%) .344 (-5%) .392 (+5%) .736 (avg) -131.4
1928 STL NL 102 386 61 107 24 6 3 47 1 32 17 0.277 .280 (-1%) .342 (-2%) .395 (avg) .737 (-1%) -145.6
1929 STL NL 64 176 21 41 5 6 0 14 1 12 8 0.233 .289 (-19%) .353 (-20%) .415 (-21%) .769 (-20%) -733.9
1932 STL NL 11 17 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 0.176 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
8 22 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.136

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1928 WS SLN 3 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.167
1926 WS SLN 5 16 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 97 0 106 167 23 11
C 9 0 15 3 1 1
OF 268 0 620 18 20 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 SLN 3B 4 0 1 0 1 0
1924 SLN C 9 0 15 3 1 1
1924 SLN OF 64 0 162 9 2 1
1925 SLN OF 13 0 40 1 1 1
1926 SLN OF 39 0 75 1 3 1
1927 SLN 3B 9 0 4 22 0 2
1927 SLN OF 97 0 201 3 7 0
1928 SLN 3B 83 0 100 145 22 9
1928 SLN OF 7 0 18 0 0 0
1929 SLN 3B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1929 SLN OF 44 0 115 4 7 2
1932 SLN OF 4 0 9 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
Third Base 98
Left Field 92
Center Field 91
Right Field 89

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Iowa Iowa City IA 1922