Joe Holden

Joe Holden
Joe Holden
	Catcher
	Born: June 4, 1913; St. Clair, Pennsylvania, U.S.
	Died: May 10, 1996 (aged 82); St. Clair, Pennsylvania, U.S.
	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 played	17
Hits	2
At bats	24
Teams
	Philadelphia Phillies (1934–1936);

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

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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