Chris Holt
Born: 9/18/1971 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-09-01 | Final Game: 2001-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Christopher Michael Holt
Biography
Chris Holt, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2001. Known for his versatility on the mound, Holt appeared in a variety of roles, showcasing his ability as both a starter and reliever. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 28-51 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Holt's tenure in the league was marked by his capacity to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 426 strikeouts over his career. He also contributed to his teams with one save, highlighting his late-inning capabilities.
Holt played during a competitive era in baseball, marked by the tail end of the 1990s and the early 2000s, a time characterized by heightened offensive production and increasing scrutiny over pitcher performance. Despite facing challenges in his win-loss record, Holt's perseverance and dedication to the game left a lasting impression on his teammates and fans alike. His contributions to the mound during a transitional period in baseball history underscore his role in the sport's evolution, bridging the gap between different playing styles and strategies.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 51 | 133 | 112 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 736.7 | 853 | 390 | 69 | 253 | 426 | 4.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5.79 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 8 | 12 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 209.7 | 211 | 82 | 61 | 95 | 3.52 | 793.4 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 5 | 13 | 32 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 164.0 | 193 | 85 | 57 | 115 | 4.66 | 3546.2 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 8 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 207.0 | 247 | 123 | 75 | 136 | 5.35 | 1968.5 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 7 | 9 | 30 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 151.3 | 197 | 97 | 57 | 80 | 5.77 | -1596.1 |
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 | 0.090 | 0.134 | 0.102 | 0.236 | -1565.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 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 | 0.090 | -873.8 |
| 1999 | HOU | NL | 32 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 34 | 60 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 0.100 | -691.5 |
| 2001 | DET | AL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | NLDS1 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 133 | 112 | 49 | 98 | 6 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | HOU | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | HOU | P | 33 | 32 | 13 | 36 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | HOU | P | 32 | 26 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 34 | 32 | 13 | 27 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | DET | P | 30 | 22 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 133 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $3,573,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarro College | Corsicana | TX | 1991, 1992 |