Damon Hollins
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2006)
Damon Hollins was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006 for the Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Tampa Bay Rays, a span of 9 seasons. In 256 career games, he hit .242 with 172 hits, 28 home runs, and 86 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-24
- Last Game
- 2006-10-01
Full name: Damon Jamall Hollins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | 712 | 85 | 172 | 39 | 1 | 28 | 86 | 11 | 42 | 134 | .242 | .284 | .417 | .701 | -961 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 9.4% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Career SLG .417 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .701 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 7 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 120 | 342 | 44 | 85 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 46 | 8 | 23 | 63 | .249 | .264 (-6%) | .330 (-10%) | .418 (avg) | .749 (-5%) | -320.5 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 121 | 333 | 37 | 76 | 20 | 0 | 15 | 33 | 3 | 19 | 64 | .228 | .269 (-15%) | .336 (-20%) | .431 (-2%) | .768 (-10%) | -640.2 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 256 | 712 | 85 | 172 | 39 | 1 | 28 | 86 | 11 | 42 | 134 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -961 | ||
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 (256 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 132 | 361 | 50 | 89 | 12 | 38 | .247 |
| Away | 124 | 351 | 35 | 83 | 16 | 48 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-01 | TBR | CLE | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-28 | TBR | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-27 | TBR | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-25 | TBR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-09-23 | TBR | NYY | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-19 | TBR | BAL | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-17 | TBR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-09-16 | TBR | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-08 | TBR | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-09-06 | TBR | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 35 |
| Center Field | 113 |
| Right Field | 131 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rookie of the Month | May |
Salary History
Damon Hollins's recorded salaries total $346,200 over 1 season, in 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hollins's career ran from 1998 to 2006. No salary is recorded for 1998, 2004, and 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TBA | AL | $346,200 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $346,200 | ||
Damon Hollins: the record in brief
Damon Hollins's major league career runs from a debut on April 24, 1998 to a final game on October 1, 2006. Hollins played for the Atlanta Braves (1998 to 2004), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005 to 2006). Hollins played primarily as an outfielder and threw left-handed and batted right-handed. Born on June 12, 1974, in Fairfield, CA, USA, Hollins was listed at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The bio lists the given name Damon Jamall.
The batting record for Hollins: 256 games, 172 hits in 712 at bats, and a .242 average; the totals also include 28 home runs and 86 RBI. Hollins's career OPS of .701 combines a .284 on-base mark with .417 slugging. Measured against the leagues Hollins played in, the .242 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 9.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .701 to a league .759, 7.7% below average. The single-season home run high is 15, set in 2006. No season topped the 85 hits of 2005. Hollins drove in a season-high 46 runs in 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions about Damon Hollins
- What years did Damon Hollins play?
- Damon Hollins played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2006.
- Was Damon Hollins a pitcher?
- No. Damon Hollins was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Damon Hollins hit?
- Damon Hollins hit 28 career home runs with 172 hits.
- What teams did Damon Hollins play for?
- Damon Hollins played for 3 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1998, 2004), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005–2006).
- What were Damon Hollins's career stats?
- In 256 games, Damon Hollins had 172 hits, 28 home runs, 86 RBI, 85 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .242 batting average.
- How much did Damon Hollins earn in his career?
- Damon Hollins's recorded salaries total $346,200 over 1 season, in 2006. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hollins's career ran from 1998 to 2006. No salary is recorded for 1998, 2004, and 2005.
- What was Damon Hollins's salary?
- Damon Hollins's recorded salary was $346,200 in 2006.
- What position did Damon Hollins play?
- Damon Hollins played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Damon Hollins and how much did he weigh?
- Damon Hollins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Damon Hollins hit each season?
- Damon Hollins's home runs by season: 0 in 1998, 0 in 2004, 13 in 2005, and 15 in 2006. His most in one season was 15, in 2006.
- What was Damon Hollins's career batting average?
- Damon Hollins batted .242 over his career, with 172 hits in 712 at bats.
- How many RBI did Damon Hollins have?
- Damon Hollins drove in 86 runs in his career.
- Is Damon Hollins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Damon Hollins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.