Jordan Lee Holloway (born June 13, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Miami Marlins.
Jordan Holloway | |
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Free agent | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Arvada, Colorado, U.S. | June 13, 1996|
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 26, 2020, for the Miami Marlins | |
MLB statistics (through 2022 season) | |
Win–loss record | 2–3 |
Earned run average | 3.92 |
Strikeouts | 38 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Career
editAmateur career
editHolloway attended Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, Colorado. As a senior, he went 6–1 with a 2.60 ERA with fifty strikeouts in 43 innings, earning himself a spot on the Denver Post All-Colorado team.[1][2] After his senior year, he was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 20th round of the 2014 MLB draft.[3] He signed with Miami, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball at the University of Nebraska Omaha.[4]
Miami Marlins
editAfter signing, Holloway made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast League Marlins where he pitched to a 1–3 record with a 6.41 ERA in ten games (six starts). In 2015, he began the year with the Greensboro Grasshoppers before being reassigned to the Batavia Muckdogs, with whom he was named a New York-Penn League All-Star.[5] In 14 starts for Batavia, he went 5–6 with a 2.91 ERA. He spent 2016 with both Greensboro and Batavia, compiling a combined 2–7 record and 6.19 ERA over 13 starts between the two teams, and in 2017, he pitched for Greensboro where he went 1–2 with a 5.22 ERA in 11 starts,[6] In 2018, he pitched only 7+2⁄3 innings due to injury.[7]
The Marlins added him to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season.[8] He spent 2019 with the Jupiter Hammerheads[9] and earned Florida State League All-Star honors.[10] Over 21 starts, he went 4–11 with a 4.45 ERA, striking out 93 over 95 innings.
Holloway made the Opening Day roster in 2020, and made his major league debut on July 26 against the Philadelphia Phillies, and pitched a scoreless 1/3 inning. His rookie campaign consisted of his only appearance. In 2021, Holloway appeared in 13 games for Miami, logging a 2-3 record and 4.00 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 36.0 innings pitched.
Most of Holloway’s season in 2022 was spent with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. He made one sole appearance for the big league club, allowing one run in 2 2/3 innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Holloway was placed on the 60-day injured list on August 1,[11] and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow on August 9, ending his season.[12] On November 8, Holloway was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A.[13] He elected free agency following the season on November 10.[14]
Chicago Cubs
editOn January 23, 2023, Holloway signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs organization.[15] After rehabbing an oblique injury with the Single–A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Holloway was assigned to the Triple–A Iowa Cubs.[16] In 8 games in Iowa, he struggled to a 10.29 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 7.0 innings pitched. Holloway opted out of his minor league contract and became a free agent on July 1.[17]
Chicago White Sox
editOn July 5, 2023, Holloway signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[18] In 25 relief appearances for the Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he struggled to a 7.45 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 19+1⁄3 innings of work. Holloway elected free agency following the season on November 6.[19]
Seattle Mariners
editOn February 9, 2024, Holloway signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[20] On November 6, he elected free agency.[21]
References
edit- ^ "2014 All-Colorado baseball team". denverpost.com. June 16, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Prepped". denverpost.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "12 Colorado high school players selected in MLB draft". KUSA. June 7, 2014. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Jordan Holloway Class of 2014 - Player Profile - Perfect Game USA". www.perfectgame.org. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ McROBERTS, RANDY. "North beats South, 4-2, in New York-Penn League All-Star Game". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Jordan Holloway Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins' Jordan Holloway: Shielded from Rule 5 draft". CBSSports.com. November 20, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins add 7 players, fill out 40-man roster". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Marlins' Jordan Holloway: Optioned to High-A". CBSSports.com. March 8, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
- ^ "Jupiter all set to host the Florida State League All-Star Game". June 12, 2019.
- ^ "Marlins' Jordan Holloway: Moved to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Marlins' Jordan Holloway: Undergoes surgery". cbssports.com. August 9, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Marlins' Jordan Holloway: Outrighted off roster". cbssports.com. November 8, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams". baseballamerica.com. November 13, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- ^ "Cubs' Jordan Holloway: Joins Cubs on MiLB deal". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "Cubs' Jordan Holloway: Back in action at Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan Holloway Opts Out Of Minors Deal With Cubs". mlbtraderumors.com. July 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet