Fred Holmes

Born: 7/1/1878 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 2/13/1956 in Norwood Park, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-08-23 | Final Game: 1904-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Frederick Clarence Holmes

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Biography

Fred Holmes was a professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned from 1903 to 1904. Primarily serving as a position player, Holmes played in a total of 2 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. Despite limited opportunities, he made a notable impact with a batting average of .333, recording 1 hit over his career. His performance, albeit small in sample size, highlighted his potential during an era that was characterized by a transitional phase in the sport, moving away from the deadball era's emphasis on small ball tactics. Holmes's time in the major leagues was short-lived, as he played for just one season before retiring. While statistics reflect a minimal presence in the game, his involvement during this period contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the sport was evolving and laying the groundwork for future generations. Overall, Fred Holmes remains a part of baseball history, remembered for the fleeting moments he spent on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.333	0.500	0.667	1.167	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +31.3% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +62.1% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +100.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.167 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — +81.9% above 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
1903	NYY	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	CHC	NL	1	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
C	1	1	4	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1903	NYA	1B	1	0	5	0	1	0
1904	CHN	C	1	1	4	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1
First Base	1