Holmann earned a promotion to the Florida State League after opening his first season in the United States in the Gulf Coast League, but that stint ended after four games because he broke his left thumb when he was hit by a pitch trying to bunt. Though he has just 63 games of pro experience, Holmann already has endeared himself to the Yankees with his tools, skills and intelligence. He's one of the fastest runners in the organization, covering 60 yards in 6.4 seconds. He has pure natural explosion and speed, giving him excellent range at second base and making him a good basestealer. At the plate, he lacks power but has good bat control and a sound swing that he repeats easily. Holmann doesn't quite have the arm strength for shortstop, so the Yankees have put his natural infield actions and soft hands to work at second base. He figures to team with Marcos Vechionacci to form Charleston's double-play combination in 2005.
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Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the New York Yankees in 2005
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