Fred Holdsworth
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1980)
Fred Holdsworth was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980 for 4 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 9 seasons. Across 72 career appearances, he went 7-10 with a 4.40 ERA and 94 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1972-07-27
- Last Game
- 1980-09-21
Full name: Frederick William Holdsworth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14.2 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 6.75 | 3.75 (-80%) | -542.2 |
| 1974 | DET | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.2 | 40 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 4.29 | 3.63 (-18%) | -689.5 |
| 1976 | BAL | AL | 4 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39.2 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 24 | 2.04 | 3.51 (+42%) | 1108.2 |
| 1977 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6.28 | 4.00 (-57%) | -623.3 |
| 1977 | MON | NL | 3 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.1 | 35 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 3.19 | 4.00 (+20%) | -916.0 |
| 1978 | MON | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 7.27 | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.2 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 4.58 | 3.84 (-19%) | -189.3 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 7 | 10 | 72 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 182.0 | 182 | 89 | 86 | 94 | 4.40 | — | -1,852 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .077 | .077 | .077 | .154 | 0 |
Career AVG .077 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 70.1% below league average.
Career OBP .077 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 76.2% below league average.
Career SLG .077 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 79.6% below league average.
Career OPS .154 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — 78.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | DET | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .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 | MON | NL | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | MON | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 72 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 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 (144 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 34 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 98.2 | 93 | 43 | 44 | 52 | 3.92 |
| Away | 34 | 83.1 | 89 | 46 | 42 | 42 | 4.97 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-21 | MIL | SEA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-07 | MIL | TEX | — | 2.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-29 | MIL | DET | — | 2.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980-08-27 | MIL | KCR | — | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980-08-24 | MIL | TEX | — | 4.1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980-08-22 | MIL | TEX | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-10 | MIL | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-08-07 | MIL | BOS | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-04 | MIL | BOS | — | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-05-10 | WSN | NYN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 72 |
Fred Holdsworth: the record in brief
Fred Holdsworth's major league career runs from a debut on July 27, 1972 to a final game on September 21, 1980. By club, Holdsworth's seasons break down as the Detroit Tigers (1972 to 1974), the Baltimore Orioles (1976 through 1977), the Montreal Expos (1977 to 1978), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1980). Holdsworth is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. The bio says Holdsworth threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is May 29, 1952, in Detroit, MI, USA. On the record, Fred Holdsworth was born Frederick William Holdsworth.
Holdsworth pitched in 72 games, starting 15, and finished with a 7-10 record and 4.40 ERA. Holdsworth had 94 strikeouts. The league ERA over Holdsworth's seasons was 3.68, so the 4.40 figure ran 19.7% worse than average. 1976 was Holdsworth's sharpest full season, a 2.04 ERA against the league's 3.51.
Holdsworth appears at one position only: pitcher, in 72 games. On the mound, Holdsworth's fielding totals are 12 putouts, 18 assists and 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Holdsworth
- What years did Fred Holdsworth play?
- Fred Holdsworth played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1980.
- Was Fred Holdsworth a pitcher?
- Yes. Fred Holdsworth pitched in the major leagues, recording 7 wins and 94 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Fred Holdsworth hit?
- Fred Holdsworth hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Fred Holdsworth play for?
- Fred Holdsworth played for 4 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1972–1974), the Baltimore Orioles (1976–1977), the Montreal Expos (1977–1978), and the Milwaukee Brewers (1980).
- What were Fred Holdsworth's career stats?
- In 72 games, Fred Holdsworth went 7-10 with a 4.40 ERA, 94 strikeouts, 182.0 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Fred Holdsworth play?
- Fred Holdsworth played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Holdsworth and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Holdsworth was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
- What was Fred Holdsworth's career ERA?
- Fred Holdsworth finished with a 4.40 career ERA, going 7-10 with 94 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Fred Holdsworth have?
- Fred Holdsworth recorded 94 career strikeouts.
- Is Fred Holdsworth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Holdsworth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.