Jim Holmes

Born: 8/2/1881 in Lawrenceburg, KY, USA

Died: 3/10/1960 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-08 | Final Game: 1908-10-07

Full name: James Scott Holmes

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Biography

Jim Holmes was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1906 to 1908. Born in 1881, Holmes made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Over the course of his career, he played for two teams, earning a record of 1-4 with a 3.49 ERA. His ability to control the game on the mound was reflected in his total of 11 strikeouts, showcasing a skill set that, while modest by modern standards, was significant during his playing days. Holmes's career, although brief, contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. He ended his professional playing days on October 7, 1908, leaving behind a legacy as one of the many players who helped shape the game in its formative years. Though he never achieved the status of a star, his participation in the major leagues during a pivotal time in baseball history underscores the importance of all players in the evolution of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	4	16	2	1	0	0	49.0	47	19	0	28	11	3.49	0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 2.54 across their career seasons — 37.6% 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
1906	PHA	AL	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	9.0	10	4	8	1	4.00	2.68 (-50%)	0.0
1908	BRO	NL	1	3	13	1	1	0	0	40.0	37	15	20	10	3.38	2.40 (-41%)	-964.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	18	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.222	0.222	0.222	0.444	0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.444 vs. league average 0.614 across their career seasons — 27.6% 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
1906	PHA	AL	3	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.600	—	—	—	—	0.0
1908	BRO	NL	13	13	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	16	2	1	7	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	PHA	P	3	1	1	3	0	0
1908	BRO	P	13	1	0	4	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	16