Polly Wolfe

Born: 9/1/1888 in Knoxville, IL, USA

Died: 11/21/1938 in Morris, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-09-22 | Final Game: 1914-08-31

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Roy Chamberlain Wolfe

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Biography

Polly Wolfe, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1914, participating in a total of 9 games. Over the course of his brief career, Wolfe recorded 6 hits, achieving a batting average of .207. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs batted in, he showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 1 base during his time in the league. Wolfe's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the spirit and determination of players who paved the way for future generations. Despite a short tenure in the majors, Polly Wolfe remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the broader narrative of the game during the early 1900s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	29	0	6	0	0	0	0	1	3	7	0.207	0.281	0.207	0.488	0.0

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 27.6% 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
1912	CHW	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CHW	AL	8	28	0	6	0	0	0	0	1	3	6	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	7	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CHA	OF	7	0	7	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	7