Wally Holborow
Born: 11/30/1913 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 7/14/1986 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1944-09-27 | Final Game: 1948-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs
Full name: Walter Albert Holborow
Biography
Wally Holborow was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. Born in 1913, Holborow's career spanned from 1944 to 1948, a period marked by the tail end of World War II and the beginning of baseball's post-war resurgence. Throughout his time in the league, he exhibited a solid performance on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.31. With a total of 18 strikeouts, Holborow contributed to his teams with effective pitching, although he did not record any saves during his career.
Holborow played during an era when baseball was regaining its foot after the war, with many returning veterans re-entering the league and new talent emerging. His ability to compete at this level, despite the intense competition, highlighted his skill and dedication to the sport. Though his career statistics may seem modest, Holborow's presence during a transformative time in baseball history underscores the rich tapestry of the game and the many players who contributed to its legacy.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 51.7 | 52 | 19 | 1 | 25 | 18 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
| 1945 | WSN | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31.3 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2.30 | - |
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5.71 | -66.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.429 | 0.500 | 0.929 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1945 | WSN | AL | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | WS1 | P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | PHA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |