Walter Holke
Born: 12/25/1892 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 10/12/1954 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-10-06 | Final Game: 1925-09-23
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Walter Henry Holke
Biography
Walter Holke was a notable American professional baseball player, whose career spanned from 1914 to 1925. Born in 1892, Holke emerged as a significant figure in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. He played primarily as a position player, showcasing a solid offensive skill set throughout his career.
Over the course of 1,212 games, Holke accumulated 1,278 hits, resulting in a commendable batting average of .287. His offensive contributions included 24 home runs and 487 runs batted in, along with 81 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility and ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the bases. Holke's consistent performance established him as a reliable player in the league, and his achievements continue to be recognized as part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212 | 4456 | 464 | 1278 | 153 | 58 | 24 | 487 | 81 | 191 | 304 | 0.287 | 0.318 | 0.363 | 0.682 | -4149.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | NY1 | NL | 34 | 111 | 16 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 0.351 | 450.7 |
| 1917 | NY1 | NL | 153 | 527 | 55 | 146 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 55 | 13 | 34 | 54 | 0.277 | 440.2 |
| 1918 | NY1 | NL | 88 | 326 | 38 | 82 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 0.252 | -396.9 |
| 1919 | BSN | NL | 137 | 518 | 48 | 151 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 0.292 | -81.9 |
| 1920 | BSN | NL | 144 | 551 | 53 | 162 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 64 | 4 | 28 | 31 | 0.294 | -96.3 |
| 1921 | BSN | NL | 150 | 579 | 60 | 151 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 63 | 8 | 17 | 41 | 0.261 | -2237.2 |
| 1922 | BSN | NL | 105 | 395 | 35 | 115 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 6 | 14 | 23 | 0.291 | -1036.3 |
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 147 | 562 | 64 | 175 | 31 | 4 | 7 | 70 | 7 | 16 | 37 | 0.311 | -24.7 |
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 148 | 563 | 60 | 169 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 64 | 3 | 25 | 33 | 0.300 | -396.3 |
| 1925 | CIN | NL | 65 | 232 | 24 | 65 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 0.280 | -433.6 |
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 39 | 86 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.244 | -433.6 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.286 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | WS | NY1 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0.286 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1193 | 0 | 12158 | 665 | 96 | 859 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | NY1 | 1B | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1916 | NY1 | 1B | 34 | 0 | 331 | 13 | 1 | 15 |
| 1917 | NY1 | 1B | 153 | 0 | 1635 | 70 | 19 | 104 |
| 1918 | NY1 | 1B | 88 | 0 | 938 | 68 | 10 | 50 |
| 1919 | BSN | 1B | 136 | 0 | 1474 | 95 | 11 | 86 |
| 1920 | BSN | 1B | 143 | 0 | 1528 | 81 | 14 | 92 |
| 1921 | BSN | 1B | 150 | 0 | 1471 | 86 | 4 | 100 |
| 1922 | BSN | 1B | 105 | 0 | 1017 | 44 | 8 | 65 |
| 1923 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | PHI | 1B | 146 | 0 | 1425 | 69 | 13 | 136 |
| 1924 | PHI | 1B | 148 | 0 | 1516 | 90 | 12 | 134 |
| 1925 | CIN | 1B | 65 | 0 | 642 | 35 | 2 | 60 |
| 1925 | PHI | 1B | 23 | 0 | 164 | 12 | 1 | 16 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1193 |