Al Holland, baseball player, 1977-1987

Al Holland

Born: 8/16/1952 in Roanoke, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-05 | Final Game: 1987-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Alfred Willis Holland

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Biography

Al Holland, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1987. Known for his effective pitching style and ability to close games, Holland made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his tenure. He finished his career with a record of 34-30 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.98, underscoring his effectiveness on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 513 strikeouts and achieved 78 saves, showcasing his reliability in high-pressure situations. Holland was selected as an All-Star during his career, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. His contributions came during a period of transition in baseball, as the sport began to see shifts in pitching strategies and player roles. Despite not having the extensive win-loss record of some contemporaries, his ERA and saves reflect a pitcher who was adept at controlling the game. Al Holland's legacy lies in his consistent performance and pivotal role in the bullpens he anchored, making him a respected figure in the history of baseball pitching.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
34 30 384 11 0 0 78 646.0 548 214 55 232 513 2.98 0

Career ERA 2.98 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 24.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1977 PIT NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.3 4 2 0 1 7.71 — 0.0
1979 SFG NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.0 3 0 5 7 0.00 — -
1980 SFG NL 5 3 54 0 0 0 7 82.3 71 16 34 65 1.75 3.84 (+54%) -
1981 SFG NL 7 5 47 3 0 0 7 100.7 87 27 44 78 2.41 3.58 (+33%) -
1982 SFG NL 7 3 58 7 0 0 5 129.7 115 48 40 97 3.33 3.86 (+14%) -
1983 PHI NL 8 4 68 0 0 0 25 91.7 63 23 30 100 2.26 3.87 (+42%) 2761.7
1984 PHI NL 5 10 68 0 0 0 29 98.3 82 37 30 61 3.39 3.81 (+11%) -1287.0
1985 PHI NL 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 4.0 5 2 4 1 4.50 — 0.0
1985 PIT NL 1 3 38 0 0 0 4 58.7 48 22 17 47 3.38 3.89 (+13%) 1238.2
1985 LAA AL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 24.3 17 4 10 14 1.48 3.89 (+62%) -
1986 NYY AL 1 0 25 1 0 0 0 40.7 44 23 9 37 5.09 3.97 (-28%) -
1987 NYY AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 6.3 9 10 9 5 14.21 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
384 72 4 6 0 2 0 3 1 4 36 0.083 0.132 0.139 0.270 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 59.6% below league average.

Career SLG .139 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 64.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.270 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1977 PIT NL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 SFG NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 SFG NL 54 5 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1981 SFG NL 47 16 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 8 0.062 — — — — 0.0
1982 SFG NL 58 34 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0.059 — — — — 0.0
1983 PHI NL 68 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1984 PHI NL 68 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 PHI NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 PIT NL 38 5 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1985 LAA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYY AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 NYY AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1983 NLCS PHI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1983 WS PHI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 2 6.7 2 0 0 8 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1983 NLCS PHI 0 0 2 0 1 3.0 1 0 0 3 0.00
1983 WS PHI 0 0 2 0 1 3.7 1 0 0 5 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 384 11 18 73 11 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 PIT P 2 0 1 0 0 0
1979 SFN P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1980 SFN P 54 0 3 15 3 1
1981 SFN P 47 3 7 11 4 0
1982 SFN P 58 7 2 22 2 1
1983 PHI P 68 0 0 5 0 0
1984 PHI P 68 0 1 8 0 0
1985 PHI P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1985 PIT P 38 0 2 5 0 1
1985 CAL P 15 0 2 2 0 0
1986 NYA P 25 1 0 2 2 0
1987 NYA P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 384

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1983 Reliever of the Year Award
1983 TSN Fireman of the Year
1982 Player of the Week Week of 1982-09-24

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 NYA AL $400,000
1985 CAL AL $625,000
Total Career Earnings $1,025,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro NC 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1983 Cy Young Award NL 6th 4.0 120 0
1983 Most Valuable Player NL 9th 42.0 336 0
1980 Rookie of the Year NL 7th 1.0 120 0