Colin Holderman

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66+1⁄3 innings pitched. [5] Holderman did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [6]

In 2021, Holderman pitched for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies of the Double-A Eastern League. He had a 3.38 earned run average and served as Binghamton's closer. Assigned to the Arizona Fall League after the regular season, he had a 8.71 earned run average during 11 games and the Mets opted not to add him to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [6] He began the 2022 season with the Syracuse Mets of the Triple-A International League. The Mets promoted Holderman to the major leagues on May 15, 2022. [7] He made his major league debut that afternoon at Citi Field and pitched a scoreless ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners. [8] [9]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On July 22, 2022, the Mets traded Holderman to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Daniel Vogelbach. [10] The Pirates subsequently assigned him to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians [11] and promoted him to the major leagues on August 2. [12] In nine appearances for Pittsburgh down the stretch, Holderman posted a 1-0 record and 6.75 ERA with six strikeouts across 10+2⁄3 innings pitched. [13]

On May 4, 2023, Holderman pitched an immaculate inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, retiring Taylor Walls, Luke Raley, and Christian Bethancourt in order. [14] [15] In 58 appearances out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh, he compiled an 0-3 record and 3.86 ERA with 58 strikeouts and two saves over 56 innings of work. [16]

Holderman made 55 appearances out of the bullpen for Pittsburgh during the 2024 season, registering a 3-6 record and 3.16 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 51+1⁄3 innings pitched. [17]

Holderman made 24 appearances for the Pirates in 2025, but struggled to an 0-2 record and 7.01 ERA with 18 strikeouts and one save across 25+2⁄3 innings pitched. On November 18, 2025, Holderman was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh. [18] On November 21, he was non-tendered and became a free agent. [19]

Personal life

Holderman was raised with an older sister, Taylor, who has Angelman syndrome, [20] younger brother Casey, and younger sister Cassidy. [21]

Holderman married his wife, Casey Spence, in December 2020. [21] [22]

In May 2023, Holderman and his wife announced they were expecting a child in November 2023. [23] They had a daughter, Tanner. [24]

In March 2024, Holderman was hospitalized with a severe case of Influenza A virus. [25]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Schweizer, Mason (June 22, 2018). "BBCHS grad Holderman gearing up for a return to professional baseball". The Daily Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ Zell, Brent (July 19, 2016). "Bourbonnais native off to great start pitching in Mets' organization". Kankakee Times. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  3. 1 2 report, Daily Journal staff (April 11, 2017). "Holderman excels in Class A debut". The Daily Journal.
  4. ↑ Schweizer, Mason (April 2, 2020). "Ex-BBCHS star Holderman enjoying time at home with baseball on pause". The Daily Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Colin Holderman - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 17, 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Meet the Mets' unknown flame-throwing reliever". Newsday. April 1, 2022.
  7. ↑ Schweizer, Mason (May 15, 2022). "BBCHS graduate Holderman makes Major League debut with New York Mets". The Daily Journal.
  8. ↑ "Colin Holderman Stats". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference . Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Seattle Mariners at New York Mets Box Score, May 15, 2022". Baseball-Reference.com . Sports Reference . Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ "New York Mets get Daniel Vogelbach from Pittsburgh Pirates in trade for rookie reliever Colin Holderman". ESPN.com. Associated Press. July 22, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Pro update: Holderman assigned to Pirates' AAA club; Headrick, Dodd promoted to Class AA". Daily Journal . July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  12. ↑ Gorman, Kevin (August 2, 2022). "New Pirates reliever Colin Holderman ready for bigger role after being traded by Mets". TribLIVE.com.
  13. ↑ "Colin Holderman 2022 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  14. ↑ delos Santos, Justice (May 4, 2023). "Colin Holderman pitches immaculate inning for Pirates". MLB.com. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
  15. ↑ "'Savage' Holderman is immaculate against Rays". mlb.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Colin Holderman 2023 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Colin Holderman 2024 pitching Stats Per Game". espn.com. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Pirates Designate Four Players For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  19. ↑ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/11/national-league-non-tenders-11-21-25.html
  20. ↑ "Off The Bat: How being 'My Sister's Keeper' has inspired Pirates reliever Colin Holderman". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  21. 1 2 "Holderman strengthened, supported by loved ones through professional journey". July 23, 2022.
  22. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  23. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com.
  24. ↑ "Instagram".
  25. ↑ Mackey, Jason (March 24, 2024). "Pirates reliever Colin Holderman expects to miss start of season after 'rough' bout with flu". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
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Colin Holderman
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Holderman with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-10-08) October 8, 1995 (age 30)
Bourbonnais, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 15, 2022, for the New York Mets