Steve Holm, baseball player, 2008-2011

Steve Holm

Born: 10/21/1979 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-04 | Final Game: 2011-04-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Stephen Robert Holm

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Biography

Steve Holm was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011. Over his career, Holm participated in 59 games, where he showcased his skills primarily as a catcher and infielder. He finished his career with a batting average of .241, accumulating 26 hits, including one home run and six runs batted in. Known for his defensive capabilities behind the plate, Holm contributed to his teams not only with his bat but also with his keen understanding of the game. Holm's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on player specialization and the evolution of catching techniques. Despite limited playing time, his perseverance and commitment to the sport were evident throughout his tenure in the league. Holms's journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 108 12 26 10 0 1 6 0 13 20 0.241 0.336 0.361 0.697 43.8

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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
2008 SFG NL 49 84 10 22 9 0 1 6 0 10 16 0.262 .263 (-1%) .333 (+7%) .416 (-3%) .749 (+2%) 43.8
2009 SFG NL 4 7 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIN AL 6 17 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 52 26 237 7 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SFN C 42 19 190 5 0 0
2009 SFN C 4 2 14 1 0 0
2011 MIN C 6 5 33 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 52

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 SFN NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
American River College Sacramento CA 1999
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 2000, 2001