Billy Holm
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1943-1945)
Billy Holm was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945 for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 119 career games, he hit .156 with 44 hits and 15 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 168 lb
- Died
- 7/27/1977 in East Chicago, IN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1943-09-24
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
Full name: William Frederick Holm
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119 | 282 | 22 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 40 | .156 | .272 | .177 | .449 | -1,212 |
Career AVG .156 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Career SLG .177 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .679 across their career seasons — 33.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHN | NL | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHN | NL | 54 | 132 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 19 | .136 | .261 (-48%) | .325 (-28%) | .357 (-58%) | .683 (-43%) | -839.7 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 58 | 135 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 17 | .185 | .260 (-29%) | .328 (-4%) | .354 (-39%) | .683 (-22%) | -372.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 119 | 282 | 22 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 41 | 40 | .156 | — | — | — | — | -1,212 | ||
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 (119 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 61 | 145 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 8 | .179 |
| Away | 58 | 137 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 8 | .131 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | BOS | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | BOS | NYY | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | BOS | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-17 | BOS | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-16 | BOS | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-11 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-10 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-10 | BOS | DET | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1945-09-09 | BOS | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-09-08 | BOS | CLE | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 114 |
Billy Holm: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 24, 1943 and the final game on September 30, 1945, Billy Holm built the record summarized on this page. By club, Holm's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1943 to 1944) and the Boston Red Sox (1945). Holm played primarily as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. Born on July 21, 1912, in Chicago, IL, USA, Holm was listed at 5-foot-10 and 168 pounds. Holm's death is recorded on July 27, 1977, in East Chicago, IN, USA. The given name on file is William Frederick Holm.
Holm finished with 44 hits from 282 at bats in 119 games, which works out to .156; the totals also include 15 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .272 clip and slugging .177, Holm finished with a .449 OPS. Over the seasons Holm played, league hitters batted .259; the .156 career figure is 39.9% below that. In OPS terms, Holm's .449 stands 33.8% below the league's .679. 1945 produced Holm's most hits, 25 of them for the Boston Red Sox. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .185 in 1945, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Billy Holm
- What years did Billy Holm play?
- Billy Holm played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1945.
- Was Billy Holm a pitcher?
- No. Billy Holm was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Billy Holm hit?
- Billy Holm hit 0 career home runs with 44 hits.
- What teams did Billy Holm play for?
- Billy Holm played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1943–1944) and the Boston Red Sox (1945).
- What were Billy Holm's career stats?
- In 119 games, Billy Holm had 44 hits, 15 RBI, 22 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .156 batting average.
- What position did Billy Holm play?
- Billy Holm played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Billy Holm and how much did he weigh?
- Billy Holm was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 168 pounds.
- What was Billy Holm's career batting average?
- Billy Holm batted .156 over his career, with 44 hits in 282 at bats.
- How many RBI did Billy Holm have?
- Billy Holm drove in 15 runs in his career.
- Is Billy Holm in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Billy Holm has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.