Ducky Holmes

Born: 7/8/1883 in Dayton, OH, USA

Died: 9/18/1945 in Dayton, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-18 | Final Game: 1906-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Howard Elbert Holmes

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Biography

Ducky Holmes was a professional baseball player who played in the early 20th century, making his mark in a brief but notable career from April 18, 1906, to May 2, 1906. Born in 1883, Holmes participated in nine games as a position player, showcasing his skills during an era when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Though his career was short, he contributed five hits and two RBIs to his team's efforts, finishing with a batting average of .185. Holmes did not record any home runs or stolen bases during his time in the major leagues, which reflected the playing style of the time that often favored contact and situational hitting over power. Despite his limited statistics, Ducky Holmes remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players whose careers were overshadowed by the more prominent stars of their time. His brief foray into the game highlights the competitive nature and evolving strategies of early baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	27	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.185	0.267	0.185	0.452	0.0

Career AVG .185 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .307 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career SLG .185 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.452 vs. league average 0.623 across their career seasons — 27.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	STL	NL	9	27	2	5	0	0	0	2	0	2	4	0.185	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	9	5	37	9	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	SLN	C	9	5	37	9	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	9