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Sam Holland (baseball)

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Samuel Holland
Brisbane Bandits – No. 40
Pitcher
Born: (1994-02-20) 20 February 1994 (age 30)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Samuel Joseph Holland (born 20 February 1994) is an Australian professional baseball player for the Brisbane Bandits of the Australian Baseball League.

Career

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San Diego Padres

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On 28 November 2012 Holland signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres organization.

In 2013, he debuted for the AZL Padres of the Arizona League, impressing with a 2.25 ERA and 34 strikeouts in just 32 innings pitched.

In 2014, he was moved up to the short-season Eugene Emeralds, and again had a successful campaign, sporting a 2.43 ERA and striking out 53 batters and walking only 6 in 40.2 innings of work.

In 2016, he was a member of the Lake Elsinore Storm and the Tri-City Dust Devils. He was released on 31 March 2016.

Los Angeles Angels

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On 4 April 2016 Holland signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.

In 2017, Holland made 45 appearances out of the bullpen for the Double–A Inland Empire 66ers, registering a 3.22 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 7 saves. He elected free agency following the season on 6 November 2017.[1]

Mannheim Tornados

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On 8 March 2019, Holland signed with the Mannheim Tornados of the Baseball Bundesliga.[2]

Brisbane Bandits

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Holland has pitched for his hometown Brisbane Bandits returning every year during the winter since the 2014-15 ABL season. In addition to his activity in the Australian Baseball League.

Australian National Team

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Holland has played for Team Australia at the U21 World Cup.[3]

In 2017, he was a member of the Australia national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

In 2018, he was selected exhibition series against Japan.[4]

In 2019, he was selected to Team Australia at the 2019 WBSC Premier12.

References

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  1. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Mannheim Tornados bring back De Wolf, add Holland, Kandilas, Salud, Marinez". Mister Baseball. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Baseball Australia". theabl.com.au. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  4. ^ Baseball Australia Media (20 February 2018). "Team Australia Roster Announced". Baseball Australia Southern Thunder. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
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