Bobo Holloman

Born: 3/7/1923 in Thomaston, GA, USA

Died: 5/1/1987 in Athens, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-18 | Final Game: 1953-07-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 207 lbs

Full name: Alva Lee Holloman

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Biography

Bobo Holloman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period in Major League Baseball from April 18, 1953, to July 19, 1953. Born in 1923, Holloman played during an era marked by significant changes in the game, including the increasing integration of players into the league. Throughout his career, Holloman recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 5.23. He struck out a total of 25 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses, though he did not record any saves during his time in the majors. Despite his relatively short career in the big leagues, Holloman's contributions to the sport reflect the challenges and opportunities of his time. His role as a pitcher involved navigating the competitive landscape of the early 1950s, a period when many pitchers were still adapting to the evolving strategies and hitting prowess of the era. While not achieving prolonged success, Bobo Holloman remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his time on the mound and the unique circumstances that shaped his professional journey.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	7	22	10	1	1	0	65.3	69	38	2	50	25	5.23	0

Career ERA 5.23 vs. league average 4.14 across their career seasons — 26.5% 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
1953	SLA	AL	3	7	22	10	1	1	0	65.3	69	38	50	25	5.23	4.14 (-27%)	-709.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	19	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	6	0.105	0.105	0.105	0.211	0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.

Career OBP .105 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.211 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 71.3% 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
1953	SLA	AL	22	19	0	2	0	0	0	3	0	0	6	0.105	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	0	8	9	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	SLA	P	22	0	8	9	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22