Polly Wolfe
Born: 9/1/1888 in Knoxville, IL, USA
Died: 11/21/1938 in Morris, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-09-22 | Final Game: 1914-08-31
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Roy Chamberlain Wolfe
Biography
Polly Wolfe, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1912 to 1914, participating in a total of 9 games. Over the course of his brief career, Wolfe recorded 6 hits, achieving a batting average of .207. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs batted in, he showcased his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 1 base during his time in the league.
Wolfe's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, reflected the spirit and determination of players who paved the way for future generations. Despite a short tenure in the majors, Polly Wolfe remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the broader narrative of the game during the early 1900s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.207 | 0.281 | 0.207 | 0.488 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 8 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHA | OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 7 |