Joe Holden

Joseph Francis Holden (June 4, 1913 – May 10, 1996), nicknamed "Socks," was an American professional baseball player, manager and scout.

Joe Holden
Catcher
Born: (1913-06-04)June 4, 1913
St. Clair, Pennsylvania
Died: May 10, 1996(1996-05-10) (aged 82)
St. Clair, Pennsylvania
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 14, 1934, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
April 21, 1936, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Games played17
Hits2
At bats24
Teams

Biography

Holden was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1934 through 1936 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Listed at 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), 175 lb., Holden batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in St. Clair, Pennsylvania.

Over parts of three major league seasons, Holden was a .083 hitter (2-for-24) with one run and one stolen base in 17 games. He did not hit for any extrabases and not drove in a run.

Death

Holden died in his home city of St. Clair, Pennsylvania, at the age of 82.


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