Chris Holt
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2001)
Chris Holt was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001 for the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 6 seasons. Across 133 career appearances, he went 28-51 with a 4.76 ERA and 426 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 4760.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-09-01
- Last Game
- 2001-10-02
Full name: Christopher Michael Holt
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.79 | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 8 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 209.2 | 211 | 82 | 61 | 95 | 3.52 | 4.39 (+20%) | 793.4 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 5 | 13 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 164.0 | 193 | 85 | 57 | 115 | 4.66 | 4.71 (+1%) | 3546.2 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 8 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 207.0 | 247 | 123 | 75 | 136 | 5.35 | 4.77 (-12%) | 1968.5 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 7 | 9 | 30 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 151.1 | 197 | 97 | 57 | 80 | 5.77 | 4.42 (-31%) | -1547.9 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 28 | 51 | 133 | 112 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 736.2 | 853 | 390 | 253 | 426 | 4.76 | — | 4,760 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | 177 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 83 | .090 | .134 | .102 | .236 | -1,474 |
Career AVG .090 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 66.3% below league average.
Career OBP .134 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.
Career SLG .102 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 76.3% below league average.
Career OPS .236 vs. league average .769 across their career seasons — 69.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 33 | 67 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | .090 | .266 (-66%) | .336 (-69%) | .419 (-79%) | .756 (-75%) | -823.5 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 32 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 34 | 60 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 33 | .100 | .270 (-63%) | .344 (-51%) | .437 (-73%) | .782 (-63%) | -650.5 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 133 | 177 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 83 | .090 | — | — | — | — | -1,474 | ||
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 (266 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 94 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 5 | .117 |
| Away | 63 | 83 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .060 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 415.0 | 464 | 212 | 148 | 266 | 4.60 |
| Away | 63 | 321.2 | 389 | 178 | 105 | 160 | 4.98 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-02 | DET | MIN | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-09-23 | DET | BOS | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-09-09 | DET | TOR | — | 2.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-08-29 | DET | CHW | — | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001-08-22 | DET | SEA | — | 6.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001-08-14 | DET | LAA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-08-12 | DET | KCR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-08-06 | DET | OAK | — | 5.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-08-01 | DET | SEA | L | 4.1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001-07-26 | DET | NYY | L | 5.1 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 133 |
Salary History
Chris Holt's recorded salaries total $3,573,000 over 5 seasons, 1997 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Holt's career ran from 1996 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | DET | AL | $1,850,000 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $1,025,000 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | $279,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $269,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $150,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $3,573,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro College | Corsicana | TX | 1991, 1992 |
Most Similar Players
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Chris Holt (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Chris Holt: the record in brief
Chris Holt played a first major league game on September 1, 1996 and a last one on October 2, 2001. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1996 to 2000) and the Detroit Tigers (2001). At 6'4" and 205 pounds, Holt is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Holt batted and threw right-handed. Holt was born on September 18, 1971, in Dallas, TX, USA. Chris Holt was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Michael.
Across 133 games (112 starts), Holt recorded 28 wins against 51 losses with a 4.76 ERA. The same table counts 426 strikeouts. Holt's 4.76 ERA was close to the 4.58 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 8, in 1997. Holt struck out 136 batters in 2000, a career high. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.52 in 1997, when the league's was 4.39. Holt's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 4,760.2.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Holt
- What years did Chris Holt play?
- Chris Holt played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001.
- Was Chris Holt a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Holt pitched in the major leagues, recording 28 wins and 426 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Chris Holt hit?
- Chris Holt hit 0 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What teams did Chris Holt play for?
- Chris Holt played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (1996–1997, 1999–2000) and the Detroit Tigers (2001).
- What were Chris Holt's career stats?
- In 133 games, Chris Holt went 28-51 with a 4.76 ERA, 426 strikeouts, 736.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Chris Holt earn in his career?
- Chris Holt's recorded salaries total $3,573,000 over 5 seasons, 1997 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Holt's career ran from 1996 to 2001. No salary is recorded for 1996.
- What was Chris Holt's salary?
- Chris Holt's last recorded salary was $1,850,000, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $1,850,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $150,000, in 1997. The Salary History table lists each season from 1997 to 2001.
- What position did Chris Holt play?
- Chris Holt played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Holt and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Holt was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 205 pounds.
- What was Chris Holt's career ERA?
- Chris Holt finished with a 4.76 career ERA, going 28-51 with 426 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Holt have?
- Chris Holt recorded 426 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Holt in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Holt has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.