Damon Hollins

Born: 6/12/1974 in Fairfield, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-24 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Damon Jamall Hollins

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Biography

Damon Hollins was a professional baseball player born in 1974, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1998 until 2006. Over the course of his career, he participated in 256 games, achieving a total of 172 hits, which included 28 home runs and 86 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .242. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 11 stolen bases during his time in the league. Hollins was recognized early in his career as the Rookie of the Month, highlighting his promising start in the majors. Hollins' career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. His playing style reflected the increasing emphasis on power hitting that characterized this period. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hollins contributed valuable depth to the teams he played for, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. He retired on October 1, 2006, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and tenacity in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
256	712	85	172	39	1	28	86	11	42	134	0.242	0.284	0.417	0.701	-1175.3

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career SLG .417 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.701 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1998	ATL	NL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	LAD	NL	5	9	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	ATL	NL	7	22	3	8	2	0	0	5	0	0	4	0.364	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	TBR	AL	120	342	44	85	17	1	13	46	8	23	63	0.249	.264 (-6%)	.330 (-10%)	.418 (avg)	.749 (-5%)	-391.7
2006	TBR	AL	121	333	37	76	20	0	15	33	3	19	64	0.228	.269 (-15%)	.336 (-20%)	.431 (-2%)	.768 (-10%)	-783.6