Mike Holtz
Born: 10/10/1972 in Arlington, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-07-11 | Final Game: 2006-05-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 172 lbs
Full name: Michael James Holtz
Biography
Mike Holtz was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1972 who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2006. Known for his resilience on the mound, Holtz concluded his career with a record of 16-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Throughout his time in the league, he showcased his ability to strike out batters, accumulating 223 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams with three saves.
Holtz played during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was experiencing changes in pitching strategies and player conditioning leading into the late 1990s and early 2000s. His playing style was characterized by a blend of determination and technique, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of the game. While Holtz may not have achieved the same level of fame as some contemporaries, his contributions to his teams and the competitive spirit he displayed are remembered by those who followed his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 20 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 240.0 | 245 | 127 | 25 | 131 | 223 | 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 | LAA | AL | 3 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 31 | 2.45 | - |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 3 | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43.3 | 38 | 16 | 15 | 40 | 3.32 | - |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 2 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30.3 | 38 | 16 | 15 | 29 | 4.75 | - |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 2 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 8.06 | - |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 3 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.0 | 37 | 23 | 18 | 40 | 5.05 | - |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 1 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 40 | 20 | 15 | 38 | 4.86 | - |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6.43 | -917.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 2 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 18 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 4.71 | - |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16.20 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | LAA | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAA | AL | 66 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 353 | 0 | 17 | 39 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | P | 30 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ANA | P | 66 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 53 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | P | 28 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | ANA | P | 61 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | ANA | P | 63 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | P | 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | BOS | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 353 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $825,000 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | $705,000 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $290,000 |
| 1998 | ANA | AL | $226,500 |
| 1997 | ANA | AL | $160,000 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,315,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 |