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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 11 | 10 | 42 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 194.0 | 232 | 96 | 75 | 55 | 4.45 | -2509.0 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 14 | 6 | 49 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 181.3 | 209 | 82 | 61 | 46 | 4.07 | -116.7 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 13 | 4 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 157.7 | 170 | 81 | 67 | 29 | 4.62 | -1570.8 |
| 1926 | DET | AL | 4 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 139.0 | 192 | 79 | 42 | 43 | 5.12 | 1284.8 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 11 | 12 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 183.3 | 210 | 83 | 61 | 36 | 4.07 | -1820.1 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 4 | 8 | 30 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 120.3 | 137 | 58 | 32 | 32 | 4.34 | 1546.5 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 6 | 5 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 119.0 | 118 | 40 | 37 | 32 | 3.03 | 1982.2 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30.0 | 49 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 8.40 | -1301.5 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.3 | 52 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 5.24 | - |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 42 | 65 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.123 | -721.8 |
| 1924 | DET | AL | 49 | 58 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.190 | -408.6 |
| 1925 | DET | AL | 38 | 48 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.229 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | DET | AL | 36 | 46 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.239 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | DET | AL | 36 | 62 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.129 | -679.2 |
| 1928 | DET | AL | 30 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.121 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CLE | AL | 25 | 41 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | CLE | AL | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | NYY | AL | 16 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | DET | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | DET | P | 42 | 0 | 15 | 54 | 2 | 2 |
| 1924 | DET | P | 49 | 0 | 13 | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| 1925 | DET | P | 38 | 0 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 1 |
| 1926 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | DET | P | 36 | 0 | 9 | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| 1928 | DET | P | 30 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 2 |
| 1929 | CLE | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
| 1930 | CLE | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | NYA | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 285 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | Athens | GA | 1918 |