Scott Holman, baseball player, 1980-1983

Scott Holman

Born: 9/18/1958 in Santa Paula, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-20 | Final Game: 1983-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Randy Scott Holman

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Biography

Scott Holman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1958, whose career spanned from 1980 to September 29, 1983. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching technique, Holman made a mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the game, as the 1980s began to shift towards more offensively focused play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 3-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.34, showcasing his ability to keep runs to a minimum despite not achieving a large number of wins. Holman's career statistics included a total of 58 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to retire batters effectively, though he did not record any saves during his time in the league. His contributions to the teams he played for were characterized by his consistent approach on the mound, as he aimed to provide reliability in a pitching rotation that often faced challenges. While Holman's time in the major leagues was relatively short, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing an era when pitchers were increasingly focused on control and strategy amidst the evolving dynamics of the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 8 43 14 1 0 0 134.7 119 50 9 60 58 3.34 0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 13.4% better 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
1980 NYN NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 7.0 6 1 1 3 1.29 — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 2 1 4 4 1 0 0 26.7 23 7 7 11 2.36 3.86 (+39%) 140.0
1983 NYN NL 1 7 35 10 0 0 0 101.0 90 42 52 44 3.74 3.87 (+3%) -1254.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 32 2 7 0 0 0 3 0 0 12 0.219 0.219 0.219 0.438 0.0

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.

Career SLG .219 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.438 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 38.7% 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
1980 NYN NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 4 9 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYN NL 35 23 1 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0.217 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 14 17 30 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 NYN P 4 0 0 0 1 0
1982 NYN P 4 4 1 8 0 0
1983 NYN P 35 10 16 22 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43