Carl Holling

Born: 7/9/1896 in Dixon, CA, USA

Died: 7/18/1962 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-04-19 | Final Game: 1922-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Carl Theodore Holling

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Biography

Carl Holling was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1921 to 1922. Born in 1896, Holling made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, moving away from the deadball era and witnessing the rise of a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.02. His playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit on the mound, contributing to the development of pitching strategies during the early 1920s. Holling's career statistics also included 40 strikeouts and 4 saves, illustrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Holling's participation in baseball during an era of significant change left an impact, as the sport began to embrace a new generation of players and tactics. His contributions to the game, while not statistically overwhelming, reflect the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	8	40	12	4	0	4	145.3	183	81	9	63	40	5.02	0

Career ERA 5.02 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 22.3% 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
1921	DET	AL	3	7	35	11	4	0	4	136.0	162	65	58	38	4.30	4.02 (-7%)	-2517.2
1922	DET	AL	1	1	5	1	0	0	0	9.3	21	16	5	2	15.43	4.18 (-269%)	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	50	4	13	2	0	0	5	0	3	5	0.260	0.302	0.300	0.602	-123.8

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 24.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.602 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1921	DET	AL	35	48	4	13	2	0	0	5	0	3	4	0.271	—	—	—	—	-123.8
1922	DET	AL	7	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	40	0	13	42	1	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	DET	P	35	0	13	39	1	3
1922	DET	P	5	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	40