Gary Holle, baseball player, 1979-1979

Gary Holle

Born: 8/11/1954 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-06-02 | Final Game: 1979-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Gary Charles Holle

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Biography

Gary Holle was a professional baseball player born in 1954, whose career spanned a brief period from June 2 to June 14, 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Holle made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, with teams increasingly focusing on power hitters and specialized roles. His tenure in the league was short-lived, as he appeared in just five games, recording one hit and finishing with a batting average of .167. Despite the limited opportunities to showcase his skills, Holle's journey to the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many athletes vying for a spot in a highly competitive environment. While he did not register any home runs or RBIs during his brief career, Holle's participation at the highest level of the sport remains a testament to his dedication and the rigorous path that aspiring players undertake. After his time in Major League Baseball, he became part of the storied history of the game, representing the many players who have experienced the highs and lows of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.167 0.286 0.333 0.619 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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
1979 TEX AL 5 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 11 0 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 TEX 1B 1 1 11 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Siena College Loudonville NY 1975, 1976