Ray Holbert
Born: 9/25/1970 in Torrance, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-05-02 | Final Game: 2000-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Ray Arthur Holbert
Biography
Ray Holbert, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2000. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 115 games, demonstrating versatility and speed on the field. Holbert accumulated 45 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 11 runs, with a batting average of .223. His ability on the basepaths was highlighted by his 11 stolen bases, showcasing his agility and tactical awareness during a time when speed was increasingly valued in the game.
Holbert's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition between the tail end of the steroid era and a renewed focus on speed and athleticism. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Holbert's contributions to his teams reflected the hard-working ethos of many players of his generation. His tenure in the league served as a reminder of the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game, contributing to the overall competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1990s.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 202 | 28 | 45 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 51 | 0.223 | 0.290 | 0.287 | 0.577 | -593.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | SDP | NL | 63 | 73 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 0.178 | -289.4 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 8 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | KCR | AL | 34 | 100 | 14 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 0.280 | -304.3 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 20 | 11 | 22 | 37 | 1 | 6 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 61 | 37 | 62 | 116 | 7 | 32 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | SDN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | SDN | 2B | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | SDN | SS | 30 | 15 | 24 | 55 | 5 | 12 |
| 1995 | SDN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ATL | SS | 7 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | MON | 2B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | 2B | 11 | 9 | 14 | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | KCA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | KCA | SS | 22 | 19 | 31 | 46 | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 | KCA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | KCA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | KCA | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 61 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | KCA | AL | $225,000 |
| 1999 | KCA | AL | $215,000 |
| 1995 | SDN | NL | $115,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $664,000 | ||