Wally Holborow
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1944-1948)
Wally Holborow was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1948 for the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 5 seasons. Across 21 career appearances, he went 2-3 with a 3.31 ERA and 18 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 121.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 187 lb
- Died
- 7/14/1986 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1944-09-27
- Last Game
- 1948-10-02
Full name: Walter Albert Holborow
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 31.1 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2.30 | 3.67 (+37%) | 245.6 |
| 1948 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.1 | 32 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5.71 | 4.10 (-39%) | -123.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 51.2 | 52 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 3.31 | — | 122 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .333 | .429 | .500 | .929 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — +27.2% above league average.
Career OBP .429 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +29.2% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +37.4% above league average.
Career OPS .929 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — +33.5% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | WS1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1945 | WS1 | AL | 15 | 2 | 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 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (42 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 24.0 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.75 |
| Away | 11 | 27.2 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 5.53 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-10-02 | PHA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-23 | PHA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-09-17 | PHA | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-11 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | PHA | NYY | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-10 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-14 | MIN | SLA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-08 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-04 | MIN | BOS | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-22 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-10-02 | PHA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-23 | PHA | DET | L | 8.1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1948-09-17 | PHA | CHW | W | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-11 | PHA | BOS | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1948-09-06 | PHA | NYY | L | 4.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-10 | MIN | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-08-14 | MIN | SLA | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-08 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-08-04 | MIN | BOS | W | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1945-07-22 | MIN | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 21 |
Wally Holborow: the record in brief
According to the bio, Wally Holborow debuted on September 27, 1944 and played a final game on October 2, 1948. By club, Holborow's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1944 through 1945) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1948). The bio lists Holborow as a pitcher who threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5-foot-11 and 187 pounds. The birth record reads November 30, 1913, in New York, NY, USA. Holborow's death is recorded on July 14, 1986, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. The given name on file is Walter Albert Holborow.
The pitching table credits Holborow with a 2-3 record and a 3.31 ERA in 21 games. Holborow had 18 strikeouts. Against a 3.78 league ERA for the same years, Holborow was 12.4% better. In 1945, one of the busiest seasons, Holborow posted a 2.30 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.67. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Holborow's career adds up to 121.8.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wally Holborow
- What years did Wally Holborow play?
- Wally Holborow played in Major League Baseball from 1944 to 1948.
- Was Wally Holborow a pitcher?
- Yes. Wally Holborow pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 18 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Wally Holborow hit?
- Wally Holborow hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Wally Holborow play for?
- Wally Holborow played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1944–1945) and the Philadelphia Athletics (1948).
- What were Wally Holborow's career stats?
- In 21 games, Wally Holborow went 2-3 with a 3.31 ERA, 18 strikeouts, and 51.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Wally Holborow play?
- Wally Holborow played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Wally Holborow and how much did he weigh?
- Wally Holborow was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was Wally Holborow's career ERA?
- Wally Holborow finished with a 3.31 career ERA, going 2-3 with 18 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Wally Holborow have?
- Wally Holborow recorded 18 career strikeouts.
- Is Wally Holborow in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wally Holborow has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.