Gary Holman, baseball player, 1968-1969

Gary Holman

Born: 1/25/1944 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-06-26 | Final Game: 1969-06-18

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Gary Richard Holman

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Biography

Gary Holman, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1968 until 1969. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 116 games, where he demonstrated solid offensive skills with a batting average of .259. Holman recorded 30 hits and drove in 9 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's efforts during a transitional period in baseball marked by the tail end of the deadball era and the emergence of more power-oriented play styles. Despite not hitting any home runs during his time in the league and finishing with 0 stolen bases, Holman's presence on the field was characterized by a versatile playing style and a commitment to teamwork. His career, although short-lived, reflects the challenges and dynamics faced by players of his time, navigating a competitive landscape in which many sought to establish themselves. Holman's contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the late 1960s. He retired on June 18, 1969, leaving behind a legacy that, while not marked by overwhelming statistics, still contributed to the game’s enduring narrative.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
116 116 11 30 6 1 0 9 0 17 22 0.259 0.353 0.328 0.681 325.5

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.667 across their career seasons — near 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
1968 WS2 AL 75 85 10 25 5 1 0 7 0 13 15 0.294 .236 (+24%) .298 (+30%) .340 (+11%) .638 (+20%) 325.5
1969 WS2 AL 41 31 1 5 1 0 0 2 0 4 7 0.161 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 44 3 74 6 0 4
OF 13 10 16 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 WS2 1B 33 3 60 6 0 3
1968 WS2 OF 10 9 15 3 1 0
1969 WS2 1B 11 0 14 0 0 1
1969 WS2 OF 3 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 44
Left Field 4
Right Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1963