Grant Holman
| Grant Holman | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Holman playing Little League Baseball in 2013 | |
| Oakland Athletics – No. 67 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 31, 2000 Kirkland, Washington, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 17, 2024, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| MLB statistics (through August 27, 2024) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 2.25 |
| Strikeouts | 5 |
| Teams | |
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Grant James Holman (born May 31, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Amateur career
[edit]When he was 13, Holman played in the 2013 Little League World Series, where he threw a no-hitter.[1][2] He attended Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, California and played college baseball at the University of California, Berkeley.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Holman was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the sixth round, with the 188th overall selection, of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[4] He signed with the Athletics and made his professional debut with the Stockton Ports.
Holman began the 2024 campaign with the Double–A Midland RockHounds, making 17 scoreless appearances with 24 strikeouts and 6 saves. In June, he was promoted to the Triple–A Las Vegas Aviators with whom he logged an 0.92 ERA with 30 strikeouts over 23 games. On August 16, 2024, Holman was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "LLWS: Holman's no-hitter paces California". ESPN.com. August 16, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Eastlake's Holman proving extra special". San Diego Union-Tribune. August 22, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ Glaser, Kyle (March 29, 2018). "Grant Holman Continues To Shine In Spotlight". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Day 2 for A's heavy on infielders, catchers". MLB.com. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "A's Select Grant Holman". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Arizona Complex League Athletics players
- Baseball players from King County, Washington
- Bellingham Bells players
- California Golden Bears baseball players
- Cotuit Kettleers players
- Eastlake High School (Chula Vista, California) alumni
- Lansing Lugnuts players
- Las Vegas Aviators players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Midland RockHounds players
- Oakland Athletics players
- Sportspeople from Kirkland, Washington
- Stockton Ports players