Tom Poholsky, baseball player, 1950-1957

Tom Poholsky

Born: 8/26/1929 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 1/6/2001 in Kirkwood, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-04-20 | Final Game: 1957-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Thomas George Poholsky

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Biography

Tom Poholsky, born in 1929, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1950 to 1957. He made his mark in an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball styles and the early inklings of the power-hitting revolution that would dominate the following decades. Over the course of his career, Poholsky recorded a win-loss record of 31-52, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he notched 316 strikeouts throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Additionally, he contributed to his teams with one recorded save, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Poholsky's playing style was reflective of his time, where finesse and strategy often took precedence over the sheer power that would later define the game. He competed during an era when pitching was deeply respected, and hurlers like him played a crucial role in shaping the tactics of baseball. Although Poholsky may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the game and the skills he displayed on the mound remain an important part of baseball history. He retired from professional play on September 11, 1957, leaving behind a legacy that adds to the rich tapestry of the sport's past.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
31 52 159 104 30 5 1 753.7 791 329 90 192 316 3.93 0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 4.01 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
1950 STL NL 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 14.7 16 6 3 2 3.68 4.36 (+16%) -
1951 STL NL 7 13 38 26 10 1 1 195.0 204 96 68 70 4.43 4.04 (-10%) -
1954 STL NL 5 7 25 13 4 0 0 106.0 101 36 20 55 3.06 3.90 (+22%) -
1955 STL NL 9 11 30 24 8 2 0 151.0 143 64 35 66 3.81 4.00 (+5%) -
1956 STL NL 9 14 33 29 7 2 0 203.0 210 81 44 95 3.59 3.96 (+9%) -
1957 CHC NL 1 7 28 11 1 0 0 84.0 117 46 22 28 4.93 3.83 (-29%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
159 228 20 39 7 0 0 14 1 5 41 0.171 0.188 0.202 0.390 -1048.7

Career AVG .171 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.390 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 46.4% 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
1950 STL NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1951 STL NL 38 67 5 14 1 0 0 3 1 1 14 0.209 .260 (-20%) .336 (-34%) .385 (-42%) .721 (-38%) -447.4
1954 STL NL 25 27 1 4 1 0 0 4 0 0 4 0.148 — — — — 0.0
1955 STL NL 30 44 6 8 3 0 0 3 0 1 6 0.182 — — — — 0.0
1956 STL NL 33 69 7 11 2 0 0 3 0 1 14 0.159 .258 (-38%) .331 (-48%) .397 (-53%) .728 (-51%) -601.2
1957 CHC NL 28 19 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0.105 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 159 77 52 134 4 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 SLN P 5 0 0 2 0 0
1951 SLN P 38 0 10 43 3 2
1954 SLN P 25 13 8 18 0 2
1955 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1955 SLN P 30 24 14 20 0 0
1956 SLN P 33 29 12 35 0 3
1957 CHN P 28 11 8 16 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 159
Left Field 1