Jonathan Holder, Relief Pitcher, Los Angeles Angels

Date of Birth: 6/9/1993
Birthplace: Gulfport, Mississippi
College: Mississippi State University

Jonathan Holder, relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, was drafted by the New York Yankees in 2014. He pitched in their minor league system in 2014 and 2015, primarily as a starting pitcher. He transitioned to a relief pitcher in 2016.

Holder pitched in 8 games with the Yankees in 2016. He had a 5.40 ERA in 8.1 innings. He spent the rest of the season in the minors.

Holder finished the 2017 season with 1 win and 1 loss, 40 strikeouts to 8 walks, and a 3.89 ERA in 39.1 innings in 37 games with the Yankees. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Holder pitched in 60 games in 2018. He had 1 win and 3 losses, 60 strikeouts to 19 walks, and a 3.14 ERA in 66.0 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 2.0 innings in 1 game and he gave up 2 hits and 1 run.

Holder spent time on the DL in 2019 with right shoulder inflammation. He finished the season with 5 wins and 2 losses, 46 strikeouts to 11 walks, and a 6.31 ERA in 41.1 innings in 34 games. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Holder pitched in 18 games in 2020. He finished the season with 3 wins and no losses and a 4.98 ERA in 21.2 innings. In the postseason, he pitched 1.0 innings in 1 game, and he gave up no hits.

Holder elected free agency on December 2, 2020. He signed with the Cubs on December 17, 2020. He spent the 2021 season on the IL with right shoulder issues.

Holder became a free agent on November 4, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on November 19th.

Holder became a free agent on November 10, 2022. He signed a minor league contract with the Angels on November 22nd.

Sources for Information
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