Philly Holmes

Born: 12/12/1912 in Brunswick, GA, USA

Died: 10/7/1985 in Atlanta, GA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 169 lbs

Full name: Leroy Holmes

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Biography

Philly Holmes, born in 1912, is an active position player in professional baseball. With a career that currently spans 50 games, Holmes has made his mark as a skilled hitter and a dynamic presence on the basepaths. He boasts a batting average of .25, accumulating 50 hits, including 1 home run and 26 RBIs. Known for his speed, he has successfully stolen 9 bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not only with his bat but also with his agility on the field. Holmes plays during an era marked by evolving playing styles and strategies, where the emphasis is increasingly placed on speed and versatility. His contributions to the game reflect the modern trend of players who excel in both offensive and defensive roles. As he continues to develop his career, Holmes represents a blend of traditional baseball fundamentals and contemporary athleticism, making him a player to watch as he carves out his legacy in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
50	200	24	50	3	5	1	26	9	16	1	0.250	0.306	0.330	0.636	-261.2

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 7.2% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1938	JRC	NAL	15	69	9	17	1	2	1	12	5	6	1	0.246	.272 (-10%)	.341 (-10%)	.392 (-8%)	.734 (-9%)	-114.5
1939	CBR	NAL	7	21	4	4	1	0	0	2	2	5	0	0.190	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	IAB	NAL	4	14	2	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	NBY	NN2	11	47	3	14	1	2	0	8	0	2	0	0.298	—	—	—	—	0.0
1945	CIC	NAL	13	49	6	12	0	1	0	3	1	2	0	0.245	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	23	22	49	68	10	11
OF	3	3	5	1	0	0
SS	24	24	31	64	8	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	JRC	2B	3	2	5	9	0	2
1938	JRC	SS	13	13	17	36	6	5
1939	CBR	SS	6	6	10	20	1	4
1939	IAB	2B	1	1	2	0	0	0
1939	IAB	SS	3	3	2	4	1	1
1945	NBY	2B	8	8	21	25	2	5
1945	NBY	OF	1	1	2	0	0	0
1945	NBY	SS	2	2	2	4	0	0
1945	CIC	2B	11	11	21	34	8	4
1945	CIC	OF	2	2	3	1	0	0