Aaron Holbert
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2005)
Aaron Holbert was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2005 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 10 seasons. In 23 career games, he hit .200 with 6 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-14
- Last Game
- 2005-10-02
Full name: Aaron Keith Holbert
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .200 | .265 | .300 | .565 | 0 |
Career AVG .200 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 25.1% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 29.0% below league average.
Career OPS .565 vs. league average .758 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SLN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CIN | NL | 22 | 27 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 23 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (23 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 13 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .300 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-02 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-10-01 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-28 | CIN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-26 | CIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-25 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-23 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-09-21 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-09-20 | CIN | STL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005-09-18 | CIN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005-09-14 | CIN | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Third Base | 2 |
Aaron Holbert: the record in brief
Aaron Holbert played a first major league game on April 14, 1996 and a last one on October 2, 2005. By club, Holbert's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1996) and the Cincinnati Reds (2005). At 160 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Holbert is listed as a second baseman. The bio says Holbert both batted and threw right-handed. Holbert was born on January 9, 1973, in Torrance, CA, USA. Aaron Holbert was the playing name; the full given name is Aaron Keith.
Holbert collected 6 hits in 30 at bats across 23 games, good for a .200 batting average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Holbert's career OPS of .565 combines a .265 on-base mark with .300 slugging. Set against a .267 league average for the same years, Holbert's .200 average sits 25.1% below it. In OPS terms, Holbert's .565 stands 25.5% below the league's .758. The highest hit total in a season was 6, in 2005.
Most of Holbert's defensive work, 5 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows first base (2) and third base (2).
Frequently Asked Questions about Aaron Holbert
- What years did Aaron Holbert play?
- Aaron Holbert played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2005.
- Was Aaron Holbert a pitcher?
- No. Aaron Holbert was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Aaron Holbert hit?
- Aaron Holbert hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What was Aaron Holbert's career batting average?
- Aaron Holbert batted .200 over his career, with 6 hits in 30 at bats.
- How many RBI did Aaron Holbert have?
- Aaron Holbert drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Aaron Holbert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Aaron Holbert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.