Dutch Holland, baseball player, 1932-1934

Dutch Holland

Born: 10/12/1903 in Middlesex, NC, USA

Died: 6/16/1967 in Lumberton, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-08-16 | Final Game: 1934-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Robert Clyde Holland

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Biography

Dutch Holland, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1932 to 1934. As a position player, Holland made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style of play. He played a total of 102 games, recording 86 hits and achieving a batting average of .273, which reflected his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. Throughout his career, Holland showcased his versatility, amassing 3 home runs and 34 RBIs, and demonstrating a keen sense for base running with 1 stolen base. While his career was relatively short-lived, his performance in the early 1930s contributed to the competitive landscape of the sport as teams began to prioritize power hitting and run production. Holland's contributions to his teams during this transitional period in baseball history remain a noteworthy part of his legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
102 315 37 86 26 2 3 34 1 28 39 0.273 0.332 0.397 0.729 5.4

Career AVG .273 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .397 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.729 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — near 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
1932 BSN NL 39 156 15 46 11 1 1 18 0 12 20 0.295 .275 (+7%) .335 (+3%) .391 (+2%) .726 (+2%) 55.2
1933 BSN NL 13 31 3 8 3 0 0 3 1 3 8 0.258 — — — — 0.0
1934 CLE AL 50 128 19 32 12 1 2 13 0 13 11 0.250 .278 (-10%) .340 (-6%) .392 (+3%) .733 (-1%) -49.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 77 0 151 4 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1932 BSN OF 39 0 94 3 1 0
1933 BSN OF 7 0 13 0 2 0
1934 CLE OF 31 0 44 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 61
Right Field 16

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
North Carolina State University Raleigh NC 1923, 1924, 1925