George Holcomb
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
George Holcomb was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Stars. Across 1 career appearance, he went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 5 strikeouts.
- 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
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 187 lb
- Died
- 11/16/1983 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Full name: George Edward Holcomb
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | DS | NNL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4.50 | — | 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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | DS | NNL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
George Holcomb: the record in brief
The season rows for George Holcomb begin in 1923. All of the seasons listed were played for the Detroit Stars. At 6'2" and 187 pounds, Holcomb is listed as a pitcher. Holcomb was born on April 29, 1900, in Elkhorn, WV, USA. Holcomb's death is recorded on November 16, 1983, in Cleveland, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name George Edward.
Across 1 games (0 starts), Holcomb recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 4.50 ERA. The same table counts 5 strikeouts. Against a 4.03 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 11.7% worse. Holcomb's only pitching season is 1923: 1 games, 5 strikeouts.
Holcomb appears at one position only: pitcher, in 1 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about George Holcomb
- Was George Holcomb a pitcher?
- Yes. George Holcomb pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did George Holcomb hit?
- George Holcomb hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did George Holcomb play for?
- George Holcomb played for one team, the Detroit Stars (1923).
- What were George Holcomb's career stats?
- In 1 game, George Holcomb went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, 5 strikeouts, and 4.0 innings pitched.
- What position did George Holcomb play?
- George Holcomb played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Holcomb and how much did he weigh?
- George Holcomb was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 187 pounds.
- What was George Holcomb's career ERA?
- George Holcomb finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did George Holcomb have?
- George Holcomb recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is George Holcomb in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Holcomb has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.