Bill Hollahan

Born: 11/22/1896 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 11/27/1965 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-27 | Final Game: 1920-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William James Hollahan

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Biography

Bill Hollahan, born in 1896, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 27 to October 3, 1920. As a position player, Hollahan made a notable albeit short-lived impact during a period when the game was transitioning away from the deadball era and embracing a new style of play. He played in a total of three games, where he demonstrated his skills with a batting average of .25, accumulating one hit and one run batted in. His ability to steal bases was showcased with one stolen base during his time on the field. Although Hollahan's major league experience was limited, he contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball in the early 20th century. The 1920 season was significant as it marked the beginning of a new offensive era in baseball, and players like Hollahan, though not widely remembered, were part of the fabric that shaped the game during that transformative time. His career, although brief, reflects the opportunities and challenges faced by many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +20.5% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 6.5% below 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
1920	WSN	AL	3	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	0	5	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	WS1	3B	3	0	5	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1
Third Base	2