Former Miami-Dade Police Department sergeant, Sean Holtz, traded in his badge for a computer 25 years ago and never looked back. Now, he works as the one-man show behind the popular website Baseball-Almanac.com. Working about six hours a day from his home in Greenville, SC, Holtz updates 3000-5000 pages daily. Despite never taking a day off, he expresses his love for what he does and his dedication to constantly updating the website.
Holtz’s passion for baseball began at an early age, rooting for the Atlanta Braves before switching his allegiance to the Miami Marlins when the expansion team opened for business in 1993. What started as a personal project called The National Pastime evolved into Baseball-Almanac.com, housing over 500,000 pages of baseball history. Teams, players, and fans contribute to the massive database, which holds various types of information for baseball enthusiasts.
An avid researcher, Holtz has a vast library of over 10,000 books, printouts of box scores from The Sporting News dating back to 1901, and every person who appeared on the cover of Baseball Digest. Despite receiving multiple inquiries and emails daily, Holtz remains dedicated to providing accurate and updated information to his readers. Both his current girlfriend and ex-wife have supported his passion for baseball and computers over the years.
Despite his dedication to his work, Holtz occasionally takes trips and attends minor-league games but finds it hard to travel extensively during the baseball season. Always looking to improve his site based on user feedback, he prides himself on creating a user-friendly experience with a minimal number of ads. Using the same ad agency as Baseball-Reference, Holtz generates revenue through banner advertising while maintaining the integrity of the historical content on his website.
As a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, Holtz provides valuable research material for a wide range of individuals in the baseball community. By focusing on the history and stories behind the stats, he has carved out a unique niche in the baseball world. With a focus on providing detailed information on players, managers, umpires, and various baseball records, Baseball-Almanac.com continues to be a valuable resource for baseball enthusiasts seeking historical information about the sport.
Overall, Holtz’s dedication to Baseball-Almanac.com showcases his love for baseball and technology, combining both to create a comprehensive resource for fans of America’s favorite pastime. With a relentless work ethic, a vast research library, and a commitment to user feedback, Holtz continues to expand his website and provide valuable content for a wide range of individuals in the baseball community.
