David Holmberg, baseball player, 2013-2017

David Holmberg

Born: 7/19/1991 in Port Charlotte, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-08-27 | Final Game: 2017-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: David Andrew Holmberg

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Biography

David Holmberg was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1991, who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2017. Known for his left-handed throwing and versatility on the mound, Holmberg made his mark during a period characterized by an increasing emphasis on strikeouts and offensive power in the game. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 5-10 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.49, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level, although he faced challenges in consistently finding success. Over his five-year tenure in the majors, Holmberg recorded a total of 66 strikeouts, reflecting his potential as a strikeout pitcher, though he did not secure any saves during his time in the league. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Holmberg contributed to several teams in various roles and was part of a generation of players navigating the complexities of modern baseball, which included a focus on analytics and player development. After retiring from professional play on September 29, 2017, Holmberg left behind a legacy as a determined competitor who experienced the highs and lows of life in the big leagues.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 10 51 19 0 0 0 119.7 132 73 30 69 66 5.49 0

Career ERA 5.49 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 37.9% 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
2013 AZ NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.7 6 3 3 0 7.36 — -
2014 CIN NL 2 2 7 5 0 0 0 30.0 27 16 16 18 4.80 3.74 (-28%) -2911.6
2015 CIN NL 1 4 6 6 0 0 0 28.3 36 24 16 15 7.62 3.96 (-92%) -3282.6
2017 CHW AL 2 4 37 7 0 0 0 57.7 63 30 34 33 4.68 4.36 (-7%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
51 14 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.071 0.235 0.071 0.307 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.307 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 57.5% 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
2013 AZ NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CIN NL 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CIN NL 6 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.125 — — — — 0.0
2017 CHW AL 37 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 51 19 8 12 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 ARI P 1 1 1 0 0 0
2014 CIN P 7 5 2 5 0 1
2015 CIN P 6 6 1 2 0 0
2017 CHA P 37 7 4 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 51