Bonnie Hollingsworth
Born: 12/26/1895 in Jacksboro, TN, USA
Died: 1/4/1990 in Knoxville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-05-30 | Final Game: 1928-07-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: John Burnette Hollingsworth
Biography
Bonnie Hollingsworth was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1922 to 1928. Born in 1895, Hollingsworth's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and into a time characterized by a more offensive style of play. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 4-9 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91. Over the course of his time in the league, he struck out 50 batters, emphasizing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves.
Despite not having the most illustrious statistics, Hollingsworth contributed to the teams he played for with a unique pitching style that reflected the evolving strategies of the game during the 1920s. His tenure in Major League Baseball, while relatively brief, marked him as a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period that laid the groundwork for future generations of players. As the game continued to develop, Hollingsworth's experiences on the field provided insights into the challenges and dynamics of pitching in a rapidly changing sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 9 | 36 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 117.3 | 127 | 64 | 5 | 81 | 50 | 4.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7.90 | 35.4 |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 3 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72.7 | 72 | 33 | 50 | 26 | 4.09 | - |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6.23 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 30 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 5.24 | -509.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.097 | 0.176 | 0.129 | 0.306 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | WSN | AL | 17 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | BRO | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1928 | BSN | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 36 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | PIT | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | WS1 | P | 17 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | BRO | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | BSN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |