Fred Holmes
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Frederick Clarence Holmes (July 1, 1878 - February 13, 1956) was a Major League Baseball
first baseman
and catcher
. Holmes played for the New York Highlanders
in and the Chicago Cubs
in . In 2 career games, he had 1 hit in 3 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.
Holmes was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in Norwood Park, Illinois.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
first baseman
First baseman
First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a baserunner in order to score a run for that player's team...
and catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
. Holmes played for the New York Highlanders
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
in and the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
in . In 2 career games, he had 1 hit in 3 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.
Holmes was born in Chicago, Illinois and died in Norwood Park, Illinois.