Brian Holton
Born: 11/29/1959 in McKeesport, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-09-09 | Final Game: 1990-07-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Brian John Holton
Biography
Brian Holton, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1985 to 1990. He played in an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and offensive strategies, as teams began to prioritize power pitching and specialized roles in the bullpen. Holton was known for his ability to mix pitches effectively, showcasing a solid understanding of the game and a competitive edge on the mound.
Throughout his career, Holton recorded a win-loss record of 20-19 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62, indicative of his reliability as a starting and relief pitcher. He struck out 210 batters, demonstrating his capacity to generate swings and misses, and he secured three saves, reflecting his versatility in critical game situations. Holton's contributions to his teams during his playing years solidified his status as a respected figure in Major League Baseball, and his performance remains a noteworthy part of the pitching landscape of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 19 | 185 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 370.7 | 401 | 149 | 31 | 125 | 210 | 3.62 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | - |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 2 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.3 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 4.44 | - |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 3 | 2 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 83.3 | 87 | 36 | 32 | 58 | 3.89 | - |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 7 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 84.7 | 69 | 16 | 26 | 49 | 1.70 | - |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 5 | 7 | 39 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116.3 | 140 | 52 | 39 | 51 | 4.02 | -1299.8 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 2 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 68 | 29 | 21 | 27 | 4.50 | -984.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.050 | 0.095 | 0.050 | 0.145 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | LAD | NL | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | LAD | NL | 53 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | LAD | NL | 45 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NLCS | LAN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 |
| 1988 | WS | LAN | 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 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | NLCS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.25 |
| 1988 | WS | LAN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 185 | 16 | 47 | 48 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | LAN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | LAN | P | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | LAN | P | 53 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | LAN | P | 45 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | BAL | P | 39 | 12 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | P | 33 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 185 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $347,500 |
| 1987 | LAN | NL | $65,000 |
| 1986 | LAN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $472,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisburg College | Louisburg | NC | 1978 |