Luke Holman

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55+2⁄3 innings. [1] He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 20th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign and instead enrolled at the University of Alabama to play college baseball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. [2] [3]

As a freshman at Alabama in 2022, Holman appeared in 15 games in relief, going 0–2 with a 5.68 ERA over 19 innings. [4] He moved into the starting rotation as a sophomore in 2023 and went 7–4 with a 3.67 ERA over 15 starts. [5] After the season, he transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) for the 2024 season. [6] [7] Holman started 16 games and went 9–4 with a 2.75 ERA and 127 strikeouts over 91+2⁄3 innings. [8] He was selected to play for the Team USA Collegiate National Baseball Team. [9]

Professional career

Holman was selected by the Cincinnati Reds with the 71st overall pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. [10] On July 23, 2024, Holman signed with the Reds on a contract worth $997,000. [11]

Personal life

Holman was diagnosed with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma when he was seven and underwent chemotherapy for one year before returning to baseball. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Wilson's Luke Holman turns down offers from 2 MLB teams, according to his father". 12 July 2021.
  2. ↑ "Selected in the MLB draft, Wilson's Luke Holman says he's ready to go to Alabama". 13 July 2021.
  3. ↑ "After beating cancer, Holman has high hopes". MLB.com .
  4. ↑ "Alabama baseball ace pitcher Luke Holman enters transfer portal".
  5. ↑ "LSU baseball lands SEC West ace out of transfer portal. See who is coming to Baton Rouge". 27 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Wilson grad Luke Holman announces transfer to continue college baseball career at LSU". 31 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "LSU baseball lands Alabama baseball pitcher Luke Holman out of transfer portal".
  8. ↑ "Three LSU Baseball players recognized as All-Americans".
  9. ↑ "Wilson grad Luke Holman, Boyertown grad Trey Yesavage selected to Collegiate National Team by USA Baseball". 30 June 2023.
  10. ↑ "Cincinnati Reds select LSU right-hander Luke Holman with 71st pick in 2024 MLB draft".
  11. ↑ "Cincinnati Reds sign four more 2024 draft picks". redsminorleagues.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Reds Draft pick Holman overcomes odds after beating childhood cancer".
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Luke Holman
Cincinnati Reds
Pitcher
Born: (2003-01-06) January 6, 2003 (age 21)
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right