Lefty Holmes

Born: 2/28/1907 in Brunswick, GA, USA

Died: 12/27/1987 in Brunswick, GA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 153 lbs

Full name: Frank Holmes

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Biography

Lefty Holmes, born in 1907, is an active professional baseball player known for his role as a pitcher. With a career record of 18-21, Holmes has established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, showcasing a competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft. He currently holds an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48, reflecting his ability to navigate the challenges of modern hitting while contributing to his team's success. Over his career, he has accumulated 219 strikeouts and secured 2 saves, demonstrating both his strikeout capability and versatility in different game situations. Holmes plays in an era characterized by powerful offensive performances and evolving pitching strategies, which adds a layer of significance to his contributions on the field. His unique left-handed delivery and approach to pitching have allowed him to carve out a niche in the league, making him a valuable asset to his team. As he continues his career, Lefty Holmes remains an integral part of the fabric of contemporary baseball, inspiring younger players and engaging fans with his tenacity and skill.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 21 64 36 23 4 2 349.7 330 174 11 159 219 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 4.36 across their career seasons — near 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
1929 NLG ANL 2 1 4 1 1 0 0 17.0 11 9 15 9 4.76 4.60 (-4%) -618.4
1932 BBS EWL 5 6 18 10 7 1 0 116.0 108 47 50 68 3.65 4.13 (+12%) 1792.8
1934 PS NN2 7 6 14 12 11 2 0 107.0 86 33 33 78 2.78 4.29 (+35%) 3723.9
1935 PS NN2 4 6 18 9 4 1 2 75.0 86 57 35 45 6.84 4.35 (-57%) 502.1
1936 WEG NN2 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 15.7 20 13 8 10 7.47 4.59 (-63%) 382.7
1936 NYC NN2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3.7 3 1 1 1 2.45 — 0.0
1938 SEN NN2 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 12.3 13 10 14 7 7.30 4.35 (-68%) -639.9
1940 NYC NN2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 3 4 3 1 12.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 146 21 43 6 2 0 17 2 4 0 0.295 0.313 0.363 0.676 0.0

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 8.7% 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
1929 NLG ANL 4 11 4 4 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1932 BBS EWL 18 44 3 12 2 1 0 6 0 1 0 0.273 — — — — 0.0
1934 PS NN2 20 46 7 14 2 0 0 5 2 2 0 0.304 — — — — 0.0
1935 PS NN2 19 31 6 11 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.355 — — — — 0.0
1936 WEG NN2 6 5 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1936 NYC NN2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1938 SEN NN2 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1940 NYC NN2 2 2 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
OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
P 64 36 7 82 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 NLG P 4 1 0 1 1 0
1932 BBS P 18 10 3 32 0 2
1934 PS OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1934 PS P 14 12 1 21 1 0
1935 PS P 18 9 3 16 0 1
1936 WEG P 5 2 0 5 0 0
1936 NYC P 1 0 0 2 0 0
1938 SEN P 2 2 0 4 0 0
1940 NYC P 2 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 64
Right Field 1