Ken Holloway, baseball player, 1922-1930

Ken Holloway

Born: 8/8/1897 in Thomas County, GA, USA

Died: 9/25/1968 in Thomasville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-08-27 | Final Game: 1930-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Eugene Holloway

Biography

Ken Holloway was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1922 to 1930. Born in 1897, Holloway made his mark during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, which was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that followed. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 64 wins and 52 losses, showcasing his ability to compete effectively at the highest levels of the sport. Holloway finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.4 and struck out 293 batters, demonstrating his proficiency in overpowering hitters. Additionally, he recorded 18 saves, a statistic that underlined his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing out games. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Holloway's contributions to the game were notable during an era that laid the groundwork for the future of baseball. His performance on the mound remains a testament to the skill and dedication required to succeed in a rapidly evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
64 52 285 111 43 4 18 1160.0 1370 567 50 397 293 4.40 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
285 378 16 63 7 2 0 16 0 7 59 0.167 0.182 0.196 0.378 -1809.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 285 0 61 301 17 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 285

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Georgia Athens GA 1918