Background
Holmes was born in Dos Palos, California.
Holmes was born in Dos Palos, California.
In 1980, he was selected in the 19th round by the Seattle Mariners and chose not to sign with them.
The others are Sal Bando, John Dolinsek, Bob Horner and Ron Davini. Holmes was drafted by big league teams twice. He played for the Alaska Goldpanners in 1980.
He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the eighth round of the 1981 draft and signed with them.
He played professionally until 1989, never reaching the majors. Although he began his professional career as an outfielder, he also spent a considerable amount of time playing first base and third base.
In his first professional season, 1981, he played for the Wisconsin Rapids Twins. In 182 at-bats he hit.291 with seven home runs and 38 Reserve Bank of India. He played for the Orlando Twins in 1982, hitting.250 with three home runs and 12 Reserve Bank of India in 80 at-bats.
Playing for the Visalia Oaks in 1983, Holmes had perhaps the best year of his professional career when he hit.302 with 37 home runs and 115 Reserve Bank of India in 500 at-bats.
Still with Orlando in 1984, he hit.280 with 25 home runs and 101 Reserve Bank of India in 507 at-bats. In 1985, playing for both the Orlando Twins and Toledo Mud Hens, he hit a combined.235 with 11 home runs and 46 Reserve Bank of India in 340 at-bats. In 1986, he again played for Orlando and Toledo, hitting a combined.244 with 15 home runs and 60 Reserve Bank of India in 315 at-bats.
From 1987 to 1989, he played in the California Angels organization.
In 1987, he played for the Midland Angels, hitting.309 with 30 home runs and 106 Reserve Bank of India in 517 at-bats. While playing for the Edmonton Trappers in 1988, he slumped and hit only.254 with 14 home runs and 62 Reserve Bank of India in 331 at-bats.
He again played for the Trappers in 1989, hitting.158 in 38 at-bats. He finished up his career with the Huntsville Stars, hitting.167 in 48 at-bats.
Overall, Holmes hit.273 with 143 home runs and 545 Reserve Bank of India in 2858 at-bats.
He also pitched in ten games, posting a 5.06 European Research Area.