Will Holland, baseball player, 1889-1889

Will Holland

Born: 1862 in Georgetown, DE, USA

Died: 7/19/1930 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-07-10 | Final Game: 1889-10-12

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Willard A. Holland

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Biography

Will Holland was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played during a transitional period in the sport's history. His career spanned from 1889 to July 10, 1889, and he participated in a total of 40 games as a position player. Holland recorded 27 hits, contributing 16 RBIs to his teams, while maintaining a batting average of .189. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 4 bases throughout his brief career. Playing during the late 19th century, a time marked by the evolution of baseball from its early, less structured forms, Holland's contributions to the game reflected the characteristics of this era. The late 1880s were notable for the development of strategic play and a growing emphasis on individual performance. Despite the brevity of his career and modest statistics, Holland's involvement in the sport during this formative time underscores the rich tapestry of baseball's history and the players who shaped it.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 143 13 27 1 2 0 16 4 9 28 0.189 0.247 0.224 0.471 -768.9

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OBP .247 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 37.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.471 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
1889 BL2 AA 40 143 13 27 1 2 0 16 4 9 28 0.189 .263 (-28%) .334 (-26%) .357 (-37%) .691 (-32%) -768.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 39 0 37 102 24 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 BL2 OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1889 BL2 SS 39 0 37 102 24 9

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 39
Left Field 1