James Holcomb
| IP | 336 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.688 |
| WHIP | 1.458 |
| BB/9 | 3.295 |
| SO/9 | 7.768 |
- Full name James Shannon Holcomb
- Born 11/28/1980 in San Jose, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Nevada - Reno
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Drafted in the 8th round (234th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2002.
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Scouts differ widely on Holcomb's worth based on how much they think he can improve. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound righthander has a great pitcher's frame and can touch 94 but is just learning how to pitch. He has struggled throughout his career. Holcomb redshirted his first year at Nevada, then went 0-4, 11.05 as a freshman and 2-6, 6.00 this season while allowing 122 runners in 66 innings. He is eligible for the draft as a 21-year-old sophomore; most scouts say he's not ready to go out yet. He's nowhere near as polished as Rasner, but intrigues scouts because he is bigger, throws easier and has more upside. He lacks consistency and command of his breaking ball.
