Gary Holman
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1968-1969)
Gary Holman was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969 for the Washington Senators, a span of 2 seasons. In 116 career games, he hit .259 with 30 hits and 9 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 326.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1968-06-26
- Last Game
- 1969-06-18
Full name: Gary Richard Holman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 116 | 11 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 22 | .259 | .353 | .328 | .681 | 326 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — +13.8% above league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Career OPS .681 vs. league average .667 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | WS2 | AL | 75 | 85 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 15 | .294 | .236 (+24%) | .298 (+30%) | .340 (+11%) | .638 (+20%) | 325.5 |
| 1969 | WS2 | AL | 41 | 31 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | .161 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 116 | 116 | 11 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 22 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 326 | ||
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 (116 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 58 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 5 | .241 |
| Away | 50 | 58 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 4 | .276 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-06-18 | TEX | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-06-17 | TEX | BAL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969-06-14 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-13 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-11 | TEX | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-10 | TEX | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-08 | TEX | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969-06-07 | TEX | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-06-03 | TEX | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1969-05-30 | TEX | CHW | 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 | 44 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1963 |
Gary Holman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gary Holman debuted on June 26, 1968 and played a final game on June 18, 1969. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, from 1968 through 1969. Holman is listed as a first baseman at 6'1" and 200 pounds. The bio says Holman threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is January 25, 1944, in Long Beach, CA, USA. Holman's full given name, per the bio, is Gary Richard Holman.
Holman finished with 30 hits from 116 at bats in 116 games, which works out to .259, adding 9 RBI. Reaching base at a .353 clip and slugging .328, Holman finished with a .681 OPS. Holman's .259 average ran 6.4% above the .243 that the league posted over the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 25, in 1968. 1968 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .294 against a league .236, a 24% edge. Holman's career PIV stands at 326, and the top season by that measure was 1968 at 325.5.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Holman
- What years did Gary Holman play?
- Gary Holman played in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1969.
- Was Gary Holman a pitcher?
- No. Gary Holman was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Gary Holman hit?
- Gary Holman hit 0 career home runs with 30 hits.
- What teams did Gary Holman play for?
- Gary Holman played for one team, the Washington Senators (1968–1969).
- What were Gary Holman's career stats?
- In 116 games, Gary Holman had 30 hits, 9 RBI, and 11 runs, with a .259 batting average.
- What position did Gary Holman play?
- Gary Holman played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gary Holman and how much did he weigh?
- Gary Holman was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 200 pounds.
- What was Gary Holman's career batting average?
- Gary Holman batted .259 over his career, with 30 hits in 116 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Holman have?
- Gary Holman drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Holman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Holman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.