Michael Hollimon
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008)
Michael Hollimon was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball in 2008 for the Detroit Tigers. In 11 career games, he hit .261 with 6 hits, 1 home runs, 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-06-09
- Last Game
- 2008-07-06
Full name: Michael Travis Hollimon
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .261 | .280 | .565 | .845 | 0 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career SLG .565 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — +35.8% above league average.
Career OPS .845 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — +12.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | 11 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 11 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 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 (11 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .286 |
| Away | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | .222 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-06 | DET | SEA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-04 | DET | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-03 | DET | SEA | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-07-02 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-29 | DET | COL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-06-27 | DET | COL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-06-26 | DET | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-18 | DET | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-16 | DET | SFG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-13 | DET | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa | OK | 2005 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Michael Hollimon: the record in brief
June 9, 2008 and July 6, 2008 bracket Michael Hollimon's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Detroit Tigers in 2008. Hollimon is listed as a shortstop at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The bio says Hollimon switch-hit and threw right-handed. Hollimon was born on June 14, 1982, in Dallas, TX, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Travis.
In 11 games and 23 at bats, Hollimon batted .261 with 6 hits, along with 1 home run and 2 runs batted in. Hollimon hit .261 while the league hit .264 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 12.8% above league average (.845 against .749). Hollimon's lone season row is 2008 with the Detroit Tigers: 11 games, 6 hits in 23 at bats.
The position table credits Hollimon with 6 games at shortstop and also lists 2 at second base and 2 at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Hollimon
- Was Michael Hollimon a pitcher?
- No. Michael Hollimon was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Michael Hollimon hit?
- Michael Hollimon hit 1 career home run with 6 hits.
- What teams did Michael Hollimon play for?
- Michael Hollimon played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (2008).
- What were Michael Hollimon's career stats?
- In 11 games, Michael Hollimon had 6 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .261 batting average.
- What position did Michael Hollimon play?
- Michael Hollimon played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Michael Hollimon and how much did he weigh?
- Michael Hollimon was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Michael Hollimon's career batting average?
- Michael Hollimon batted .261 over his career, with 6 hits in 23 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Hollimon have?
- Michael Hollimon drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Michael Hollimon in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Hollimon has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.