Fred Holmes
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1904)
Fred Holmes was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1904 for the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 2 career games, he hit .333 with 1 hits.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 145 lb
- Died
- 2/13/1956 in Norwood Park, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-08-23
- Last Game
- 1904-04-24
Full name: Frederick Clarence Holmes
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | .500 | .667 | 1.167 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +31.3% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — +62.1% above league average.
Career SLG .667 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +100.2% above league average.
Career OPS 1.167 vs. league average .642 across their career seasons — +81.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | CHN | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-04-24 | CHC | STL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1903-08-23 | NYY | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 1 |
Fred Holmes: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 23, 1903 and the final game on April 24, 1904, Fred Holmes built the record summarized on this page. By club, Holmes's seasons break down as the New York Highlanders (1903) and the Chicago Cubs (1904). Listed as a first baseman, Holmes threw and hit right-handed. Holmes is listed at 5'7" and 145 pounds. Holmes was born on July 1, 1878, in Chicago, IL, USA. Holmes's death is recorded on February 13, 1956, in Norwood Park, IL, USA. Fred Holmes was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Clarence.
Holmes's career batting table shows 2 games, 3 at bats and 1 hits, a .333 average. Holmes's .333 average ran 31.3% above the .254 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Holmes's 1.167 stands 81.9% above the league's .642. No season topped the 1 hits of 1904.
Holmes played 1 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at first base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Holmes
- What years did Fred Holmes play?
- Fred Holmes played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1904.
- Was Fred Holmes a pitcher?
- No. Fred Holmes was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Holmes hit?
- Fred Holmes hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Fred Holmes play for?
- Fred Holmes played for 2 teams: the New York Highlanders (1903) and the Chicago Cubs (1904).
- What were Fred Holmes's career stats?
- In 2 games, Fred Holmes had 1 hits and 1 runs, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Fred Holmes play?
- Fred Holmes played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Holmes and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Holmes was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 145 pounds.
- What was Fred Holmes's career batting average?
- Fred Holmes batted .333 over his career, with 1 hits in 3 at bats.
- Is Fred Holmes in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Holmes has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.