Will Holland
Born: 1862 in Georgetown, DE, USA
Died: 7/19/1930 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1889-07-10 | Final Game: 1889-10-12
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Willard A. Holland
Biography
Will Holland was a professional baseball player born in 1862, who played during a transitional period in the sport's history. His career spanned from 1889 to July 10, 1889, and he participated in a total of 40 games as a position player. Holland recorded 27 hits, contributing 16 RBIs to his teams, while maintaining a batting average of .189. Although he did not hit any home runs, he showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 4 bases throughout his brief career.
Playing during the late 19th century, a time marked by the evolution of baseball from its early, less structured forms, Holland's contributions to the game reflected the characteristics of this era. The late 1880s were notable for the development of strategic play and a growing emphasis on individual performance. Despite the brevity of his career and modest statistics, Holland's involvement in the sport during this formative time underscores the rich tapestry of baseball's history and the players who shaped it.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 143 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 0.189 | 0.247 | 0.224 | 0.471 | -768.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | BL2 | AA | 40 | 143 | 13 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 9 | 28 | 0.189 | -768.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 39 | 0 | 37 | 102 | 24 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | BL2 | SS | 39 | 0 | 37 | 102 | 24 | 9 |
| 1889 | BL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 39 |
| Left Field | 1 |