Sammy Holbrook, baseball player, 1935-1935

Sammy Holbrook

Born: 7/17/1910 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 4/10/1991 in Jackson, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1935-04-25 | Final Game: 1935-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 189 lbs

Full name: James Marbury Holbrook

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Biography

Sammy Holbrook was a professional baseball player born in 1910, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the 1935 season. Holbrook played as a position player, appearing in a total of 52 games over the course of his brief career. He demonstrated a solid offensive presence, finishing with 35 hits, 2 home runs, and 25 RBIs, which culminated in a batting average of .259. Although he did not record any stolen bases, his contributions at the plate helped his team during a competitive era in baseball. Holbrook's career unfolded in a time when the sport was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively driven style of play. Despite the brevity of his time in the majors, his performance reflected the challenges and opportunities of a young player's journey in the sport. His legacy, though not as widely known, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the talent that emerged during the mid-1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
52 135 20 35 2 2 2 25 0 30 16 0.259 0.408 0.348 0.756 209.9

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .408 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.756 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — near 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
1935 WSN AL 52 135 20 35 2 2 2 25 0 30 16 0.259 .279 (-7%) .342 (+19%) .399 (-13%) .742 (+2%) 209.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 47 0 145 12 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1935 WS1 C 47 0 145 12 8 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 47