Michael Holback
| IP | 13 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.154 |
| WHIP | 1.154 |
| BB/9 | 3.462 |
| SO/9 | 9 |
- Full name Michael Bennett Holback
- Born 09/15/1992 in San Jose, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Drafted in the 25th round (755th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013.
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Holback failed to walk on with Cal Poly as a freshman, spending the year pitching for the school's club team. He made the team as a walk-on in 2012 and has been a key bullpen piece over the last two seasons, showing a good strikeout rate this spring (53-18 K-BB through 46 innings). In high school, Holback owned an 87-88 mph fastball, and it ranges from 88-93 mph now. His velocity can be inconsistent, and his control is fringy, but he has arm strength and a good 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. He also has good break on his sharp slurve, which rates as an average offering. He's a bullpen guy all the way and could provide value in the back of the top 10 rounds.
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Holback failed to walk on with Cal Poly as a freshman, spending the year pitching for the school's club team. He made the team as a walk-on in 2012 and has been a key bullpen piece over the last two seasons, showing a good strikeout rate this spring (53-18 K-BB through 46 innings). In high school, Holback owned an 87-88 mph fastball, and it ranges from 88-93 mph now. His velocity can be inconsistent, and his control is fringy, but he has arm strength and a good 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. He also has good break on his sharp slurve, which rates as an average offering. He's a bullpen guy all the way and could provide value in the back of the top 10 rounds.
