Bryan Holaday
Born: 11/19/1987 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-06-06 | Final Game: 2021-08-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 203 lbs
Full name: John Bryan Holaday
Biography
Bryan Holaday was a professional baseball player born in 1987 who had a career spanning from 2012 to 2021. Primarily serving as a position player, Holaday played in a total of 303 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both offensively and defensively for multiple teams in Major League Baseball. Holaday recorded 173 hits and achieved a batting average of .236, showcasing his ability to make contact and contribute to his team's offense during his time in the league.
Holaday's career included notable performances that highlighted his skill set, including 10 home runs and 79 runs batted in (RBIs), indicating his capability to drive in runs during critical moments. Additionally, he displayed speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. His career unfolded during an era marked by a mix of advanced analytics and traditional scouting, where players were increasingly evaluated on their overall contributions to the game. Holaday's journey through MLB exemplified the path of a dedicated player who made the most of his opportunities in a competitive environment. He retired on August 28, 2021, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable contributor in the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303 | 733 | 72 | 173 | 35 | 2 | 10 | 79 | 1 | 42 | 158 | 0.236 | 0.282 | 0.330 | 0.613 | -1439.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DET | AL | 6 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 16 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.296 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | 62 | 156 | 14 | 36 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 0.231 | -637.5 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 24 | 64 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.281 | 14.1 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 14 | 33 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 30 | 84 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 13 | 29 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIA | NL | 61 | 151 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 29 | 0.205 | -768.6 |
| 2019 | MIA | NL | 43 | 115 | 12 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 0.278 | 69.7 |
| 2020 | BAL | AL | 21 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0.161 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | AZ | NL | 13 | 31 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALDS2 | DET | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 255 | 197 | 1546 | 96 | 12 | 11 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DET | C | 6 | 3 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | DET | C | 14 | 8 | 73 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | DET | C | 58 | 42 | 333 | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | DET | C | 18 | 15 | 112 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | BOS | C | 13 | 10 | 76 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | TEX | C | 27 | 25 | 143 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | C | 11 | 7 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIA | C | 50 | 37 | 325 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | MIA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIA | C | 38 | 34 | 288 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | BAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | C | 10 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BAL | 1B | 6 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | ARI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ARI | C | 10 | 10 | 76 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
| Catcher | 255 |
| First Base | 7 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $519,000 |
| 2014 | DET | AL | $502,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,021,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | TX | 2008, 2009, 2010 |