Darren Holmes (baseball)

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1+23 innings over three games and allowed six hits and two runs while striking out two. [1] In 1996, he again posted a 5–4 record with a 3.97 ERA. His 1997 season is considered[ by whom? ] his breakout year. Despite a high 5.34 ERA, he was 9–2 on the season. [1] On October 27, 1997, Holmes was granted free agency.

New York Yankees

Holmes signed with the Yankees on December 22, 1997. In 34 relief appearances with the Yankees, Holmes posted an 0–3 record and a 3.33 ERA. [1] Despite not earning a win in the regular season, and picking up two saves, he appeared on the Yankees postseason roster and earned a World Series ring when the Yankees swept the Padres in 1998.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Holmes was traded to the Diamondbacks on March 3, 1999, for Ben Ford and Izzy Molina. He went 4–3 with a 3.70 ERA over 44 games. On April 28, 2000, he was released after posting an 11.57 ERA.

2000

Holmes signed with the Cardinals on May 4, 2000. He was 0–1 with a 9.72 ERA before being traded to the Orioles on June 28. In five games, he posted a 25.07 ERA. He was released on July 19. On August 11, he was signed by the Diamondbacks again. He had a 6.75 ERA in four games. Overall, he finished 2000 with a 13.03 ERA in 18 games. He was released on October 13.

Atlanta Braves

Holmes did not sign with anyone for the 2001 season. He made a comeback in 2002 with the Braves, where he was 2–2 with a 1.81 ERA over 55 games. He also threw 2+23 innings in the 2002 National League Division Series, allowing one hit while striking out five. He was re-signed after the season.

In 2003, he was 1–2 with a 4.29 ERA in 48 games. He retired after the season, citing his desire to spend time with his family. He still resides in Asheville and is an entrepreneur.

Coaching career

Holmes was the Colorado Rockies bullpen coach from 2015 through the 2019 season. [2]

On December 23, 2019, Holmes was named the bullpen coach of the Baltimore Orioles. [3] On October 25, 2023, it was announced that Holmes would be leaving the Orioles organization. [4]

On December 20, 2023, Holmes was hired by the Chicago Cubs to serve as the team's bullpen coach. [5]

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References

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Darren Holmes
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Holmes with the Colorado Rockies in 2019
Chicago Cubs – No. 79
Pitcher/Bullpen Coach
Born: (1966-04-25) April 25, 1966 (age 58)
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 1, 1990, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2003, for the Atlanta Braves