Bug Holliday, baseball player, 1889-1898

Bug Holliday

Born: 2/8/1867 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 2/15/1910 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-04-17 | Final Game: 1898-06-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 151 lbs

Full name: James Wear Holliday

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Biography

Bug Holliday, born in 1867, was a prominent figure in late 19th-century baseball, contributing significantly to the sport during a transformative era. His career spanned from 1889 to 1898, during which he played 930 games and established himself as a skilled position player. Holliday's impressive batting average of .312 showcased his ability to hit for both average and power, as he recorded 1,141 hits and 65 home runs, along with driving in 621 runs throughout his career. His prowess on the base paths was highlighted by his ability to steal bases, with a total of 252 stolen bases to his name, reflecting a style of play that emphasized speed and agility. Holliday's career unfolded during a period when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively dynamic game. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he was known for his offensive capabilities and his overall impact on the field. As a player who thrived in a competitive environment, Bug Holliday left a lasting mark on the sport, and his achievements continue to be recognized by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 17 5 0 3 0 9.00 0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 138.1% worse 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
1892 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4.0 13 5 1 0 11.25 — 0.0
1896 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 4 0 2 0 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
930 3658 735 1141 162 72 65 621 252 360 226 0.312 0.377 0.449 0.826 11433.3

Career AVG .312 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.

Career OBP .377 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career SLG .449 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +22.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.826 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +16.0% above 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 CN2 AA 135 563 107 181 28 7 19 104 46 43 59 0.321 .263 (+22%) .334 (+11%) .357 (+39%) .691 (+26%) 2663.2
1890 CIN NL 131 518 93 140 18 14 4 75 50 49 36 0.270 .260 (+4%) .336 (+1%) .351 (+9%) .687 (+5%) 443.4
1891 CIN NL 111 442 74 141 21 10 9 84 30 37 28 0.319 .254 (+26%) .331 (+13%) .343 (+38%) .675 (+26%) 1957.8
1892 CIN NL 152 602 114 177 23 16 13 91 43 57 39 0.294 .244 (+20%) .316 (+12%) .327 (+37%) .644 (+25%) 2628.7
1893 CIN NL 126 500 108 155 24 10 5 89 32 73 22 0.310 .279 (+11%) .356 (+13%) .379 (+13%) .735 (+13%) 1436.2
1894 CIN NL 123 521 126 196 24 8 13 123 33 41 20 0.376 .309 (+22%) .379 (+12%) .435 (+21%) .814 (+17%) 1971.2
1895 CIN NL 32 127 25 38 9 2 0 20 6 10 3 0.299 .296 (+1%) .361 (-3%) .399 (avg) .761 (-1%) -50.0
1896 CIN NL 29 84 17 27 4 0 0 8 1 9 4 0.321 .290 (+11%) .354 (+11%) .387 (-5%) .741 (+3%) 74.7
1897 CIN NL 61 195 50 61 9 4 2 20 6 27 6 0.313 .291 (+7%) .354 (+13%) .387 (+11%) .741 (+12%) 482.4
1898 CIN NL 30 106 21 25 2 1 0 7 5 14 9 0.236 .270 (-13%) .333 (-3%) .347 (-21%) .680 (-12%) -174.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 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
1885 WS CHN 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 10 0 73 4 2 3
2B 3 0 4 5 1 1
OF 893 0 1695 125 128 32
P 2 0 0 1 0 0
SS 5 0 6 16 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 CN2 OF 135 0 234 29 22 6
1890 CIN OF 131 0 253 20 15 5
1891 CIN OF 111 0 186 13 13 3
1892 CIN OF 152 0 271 20 21 6
1892 CIN P 1 0 0 1 0 0
1893 CIN 1B 1 0 15 0 0 1
1893 CIN OF 125 0 270 14 17 4
1894 CIN 1B 1 0 8 0 1 0
1894 CIN OF 121 0 248 22 26 6
1895 CIN OF 32 0 60 3 4 1
1896 CIN 1B 5 0 27 2 1 2
1896 CIN OF 16 0 36 1 3 0
1896 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1896 CIN SS 1 0 1 3 2 0
1897 CIN 1B 3 0 23 2 0 0
1897 CIN 2B 3 0 4 5 1 1
1897 CIN OF 42 0 76 2 5 0
1897 CIN SS 4 0 5 13 3 1
1898 CIN OF 28 0 61 1 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 2
First Base 10
Second Base 3
Shortstop 5
Left Field 211
Center Field 598
Right Field 92