Fred Holdsworth
Born: 5/29/1952 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-07-27 | Final Game: 1980-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Frederick William Holdsworth
Biography
Fred Holdsworth was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1972 to 1980. Born in 1952, he made his mark during a transformative era in baseball, where the game was transitioning into a more offensive-oriented style. Over the course of his career, Holdsworth compiled a record of 7-10, establishing himself as a reliable option on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4, he demonstrated the ability to handle the pressures of professional play, striking out 94 batters and securing 2 saves.
Holdsworth's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, making him a respected figure among his peers. Though he may not have achieved the accolades of some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the field were significant during a time when the landscape of Major League Baseball was evolving. His career serves as a snapshot of a pivotal moment in baseball history, reflecting the challenges and changes faced by players of that generation.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 72 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 182.0 | 182 | 89 | 18 | 86 | 94 | 4.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 12.86 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 6.75 | -543.8 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.7 | 40 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 4.29 | -694.6 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39.7 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 2.04 | 1108.2 |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6.28 | -625.2 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 3 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.3 | 35 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 3.19 | - |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 7.27 | - |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 4.58 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.077 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | DET | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | WSN | NL | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | WSN | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 72 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | DET | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | DET | P | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | DET | P | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | BAL | P | 16 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | BAL | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MON | P | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1978 | MON | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 72 |