Billy Holm
Born: 7/21/1912 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 7/27/1977 in East Chicago, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1943-09-24 | Final Game: 1945-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs
Full name: William Frederick Holm
Biography
Billy Holm, born in 1912, played professional baseball as a position player from 1943 to 1945. During his brief career, he appeared in 119 games, where he accumulated 44 hits and recorded a batting average of .156. Although Holm did not hit any home runs, he contributed 15 runs batted in and successfully stole 2 bases. His career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly impacted Major League Baseball, leading to the use of replacement players and a shift in the talent pool.
Holm's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, embodying the spirit of many ballplayers who took to the field during the wartime era. While his offensive statistics may not reflect a prolific career, Holm's dedication to the game and the contributions he made during a challenging time for baseball remain noteworthy. His legacy is a testament to the resilience of players of his time, who played not just for personal glory but also to support the continuity of America's pastime amid global conflict.
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 | 0.156 | 0.272 | 0.177 | 0.449 | -1345.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 7 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | CHC | NL | 54 | 132 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 19 | 0.136 | -929.3 |
| 1945 | BOS | AL | 58 | 135 | 12 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 23 | 17 | 0.185 | -416.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 114 | 0 | 357 | 52 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | CHN | C | 7 | 0 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | CHN | C | 50 | 0 | 166 | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 1945 | BOS | C | 57 | 0 | 170 | 30 | 4 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 114 |