Eric Soderholm
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1971-1980)
Eric Soderholm was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1980 for 4 teams, including the Minnesota Twins, a span of 10 seasons. In 894 career games, he hit .264 with 764 hits, 102 home runs, and 383 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,107.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 187 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1971-09-03
- Last Game
- 1980-10-05
Full name: Eric Thane Soderholm
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 894 | 2,894 | 402 | 764 | 120 | 14 | 102 | 383 | 18 | 295 | 359 | .264 | .335 | .421 | .756 | 4,107 |
Career AVG .264 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .335 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.
Career OPS .756 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — +7.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | AL | 21 | 64 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 17 | .156 | .249 (-37%) | .316 (-6%) | .365 (-27%) | .682 (-17%) | -134.7 |
| 1972 | MIN | AL | 93 | 287 | 28 | 54 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 39 | 3 | 19 | 48 | .188 | .243 (-23%) | .310 (-21%) | .353 (+1%) | .664 (-9%) | -458.6 |
| 1973 | MIN | AL | 35 | 111 | 22 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 21 | 16 | .297 | .256 (+16%) | .325 (+27%) | .378 (+12%) | .703 (+19%) | 430.7 |
| 1974 | MIN | AL | 141 | 464 | 63 | 128 | 18 | 3 | 10 | 51 | 7 | 48 | 68 | .276 | .256 (+7%) | .324 (+8%) | .369 (+6%) | .693 (+7%) | 695.2 |
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 117 | 419 | 62 | 120 | 17 | 2 | 11 | 58 | 3 | 53 | 66 | .286 | .257 (+11%) | .327 (+12%) | .374 (+11%) | .701 (+11%) | 985.4 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 130 | 460 | 77 | 129 | 20 | 3 | 25 | 67 | 2 | 47 | 47 | .280 | .264 (+6%) | .329 (+6%) | .401 (+25%) | .730 (+16%) | 1483.4 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 143 | 457 | 57 | 118 | 17 | 1 | 20 | 67 | 2 | 39 | 44 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-2%) | .378 (+14%) | .702 (+7%) | 502.9 |
| 1979 | CHA | AL | 56 | 210 | 31 | 53 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 0 | 19 | 19 | .252 | .265 (-5%) | .329 (-5%) | .397 (-1%) | .727 (-3%) | -101.3 |
| 1979 | TEX | AL | 63 | 147 | 15 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 9 | .272 | .265 (+2%) | .329 (-1%) | .397 (-1%) | .727 (-1%) | -101.3 |
| 1980 | NYA | AL | 95 | 275 | 38 | 79 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 35 | 0 | 27 | 25 | .287 | .264 (+9%) | .326 (+8%) | .387 (+19%) | .714 (+14%) | 740.4 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 894 | 2,894 | 402 | 764 | 120 | 14 | 102 | 383 | 18 | 295 | 359 | .264 | — | — | — | — | 4,042 | ||
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 (894 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 433 | 1380 | 195 | 382 | 50 | 191 | .277 |
| Away | 461 | 1514 | 207 | 382 | 52 | 192 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-05 | NYY | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-30 | NYY | CLE | L | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-28 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-26 | NYY | DET | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-25 | NYY | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980-09-24 | NYY | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-23 | NYY | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-22 | NYY | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-21 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-09-17 | NYY | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 759 | 712 | 620 | 1589 | 88 | 113 |
| SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | MIN | 3B | 20 | 20 | 17 | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| 1972 | MIN | 3B | 79 | 75 | 66 | 163 | 14 | 17 |
| 1973 | MIN | 3B | 33 | 29 | 26 | 67 | 8 | 5 |
| 1973 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | MIN | 3B | 130 | 123 | 100 | 273 | 17 | 19 |
| 1974 | MIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | MIN | 3B | 113 | 110 | 94 | 277 | 12 | 14 |
| 1977 | CHA | 3B | 126 | 124 | 99 | 249 | 8 | 18 |
| 1978 | CHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | 3B | 128 | 127 | 128 | 245 | 14 | 17 |
| 1979 | CHA | 3B | 56 | 55 | 55 | 154 | 3 | 12 |
| 1979 | TEX | 1B | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | TEX | 3B | 37 | 18 | 20 | 48 | 4 | 5 |
| 1980 | NYA | 3B | 37 | 31 | 15 | 65 | 4 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 760 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 87 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | TSN Comeback Player of the Year |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Eric Soderholm (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Eric Soderholm
- What years did Eric Soderholm play?
- Eric Soderholm played in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1980.
- Was Eric Soderholm a pitcher?
- No. Eric Soderholm was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Eric Soderholm hit?
- Eric Soderholm hit 102 career home runs with 764 hits.
- What was Eric Soderholm's career batting average?
- Eric Soderholm batted .264 over his career, with 764 hits in 2,894 at bats.
- How many RBI did Eric Soderholm have?
- Eric Soderholm drove in 383 runs in his career.
- Is Eric Soderholm in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Eric Soderholm has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.