Brian Holman, baseball player, 1988-1991

Brian Holman

Born: 1/25/1965 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-06-25 | Final Game: 1991-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Brian Scott Holman

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Biography

Brian Holman, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 until 1991. Known for his competitive demeanor and solid pitching skills, Holman made a significant impact during his brief career, primarily with the Seattle Mariners and the Montreal Expos. He finished his career with a record of 37-45 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.71, showcasing his ability to keep opponents at bay while striking out 392 batters over his tenure. Holman's playing style was characterized by his command of the strike zone and a versatile pitch repertoire that included a fastball and breaking pitches. Though he did not achieve the fame of some of his contemporaries, he was an important part of the pitching rotation during a time when baseball was evolving with the rise of power hitters and offensive strategies. His contributions on the mound were particularly noted during a period that bridged the late 1980s and early 1990s, setting the stage for the next generation of pitchers. Holman's career remains a testament to the dedication and skill required to succeed in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 45 109 99 15 6 0 676.7 682 279 47 254 392 3.71 0

Career ERA 3.71 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — near 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
1988 WSN NL 4 8 18 16 1 1 0 100.3 101 36 34 58 3.23 3.73 (+14%) -
1989 WSN NL 1 2 10 3 0 0 0 31.7 34 17 15 23 4.83 3.71 (-30%) -
1989 SEA AL 8 10 23 22 6 2 0 159.7 160 61 62 82 3.44 3.71 (+7%) -147.7
1990 SEA AL 11 11 28 28 3 0 0 189.7 188 85 66 121 4.03 3.86 (-4%) 122.5
1991 SEA AL 13 14 30 30 5 3 0 195.3 199 80 77 108 3.69 3.91 (+6%) -1217.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
111 37 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 20 0.108 0.132 0.108 0.240 0.0

Career AVG .108 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career OBP .132 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career SLG .108 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 71.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.240 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 65.9% 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
1988 WSN NL 20 28 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 17 0.107 — — — — 0.0
1989 WSN NL 10 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SEA AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 109 99 48 92 6 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 MON P 18 16 4 11 1 0
1989 MON P 10 3 2 3 1 0
1989 SEA P 23 22 9 28 1 3
1990 SEA P 28 28 16 17 1 0
1991 SEA P 30 30 17 33 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 109

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-04-21

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 SEA AL $950,000
1992 SEA AL $600,000
1991 SEA AL $300,000
1990 SEA AL $193,000
1989 BAL AL $182,500
Total Career Earnings $2,225,500