Gary Holle
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979)
Gary Holle was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1979 for the Texas Rangers. In 5 career games, he hit .167 with 1 hits.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-06-02
- Last Game
- 1979-06-14
Full name: Gary Charles Holle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | .286 | .333 | .619 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OPS .619 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 14.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-06-14 | TEX | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-13 | TEX | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-09 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979-06-08 | TEX | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979-06-02 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College | Loudonville | NY | 1975, 1976 |
Gary Holle: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 2, 1979 and the final game on June 14, 1979, Gary Holle built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Texas Rangers. Holle is listed as a first baseman at 6 feet, 6 inches and 210 pounds. The bio says Holle batted right-handed and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is August 11, 1954, in Albany, NY, USA. The given name on file is Gary Charles Holle.
Across 5 games at the plate, Holle's career line reads 1 hits in 6 at bats for a .167 average. The league as a whole hit .265 across Holle's seasons, which puts the .167 career mark 37.2% below average. Only one season appears, 1979 for the Texas Rangers, when Holle played 5 games and went 1 for 6.
Before the majors, Holle played college baseball at Siena College (1975 and 1976).
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Holle
- Was Gary Holle a pitcher?
- No. Gary Holle was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Holle hit?
- Gary Holle hit 0 career home runs with 1 hits.
- What was Gary Holle's career batting average?
- Gary Holle batted .167 over his career, with 1 hits in 6 at bats.
- Is Gary Holle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Holle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Gary Holle play for?
- Gary Holle played for the Texas Rangers.