David Holdridge Explained

David Holdridge
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:5 February 1969
Birth Place:Wayne, Michigan, US
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 8
Debutyear:1998
Debutteam:Seattle Mariners
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 27
Finalyear:1998
Finalteam:Seattle Mariners
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss
Stat1value:0-0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:4.05
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:6
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David Holdridge (born February 5, 1969) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played in the California Angels and Philadelphia Phillies organizations.

Professional career

Holdridge was drafted 31st overall in the 1st round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft by the California Angels.[1] On October 3, 1988 the Angels traded Holdridge to the Philadelphia Phillies for Lance Parrish.[2]

On December 9, 1991, Holdridge returned to the Angels organization after being selected from the Phillies in the 1991 Rule 5 draft.

On December 13, 1996, Holdridge signed as a free agent with the Seattle Mariners. In 1998, he appeared in 7 games for Seattle with a 4.05 ERA in 6.2 innings pitched; this would be his only season in the big leagues.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cornwell . Mike . June 4, 1987 . Holdridge Is Drafted by Angels . LATimes.com . Los Angeles Times . 13 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Weyler . John . October 4, 1988 . Angels Deal for Parrish . LATimes.com . Los Angeles Times . 13 March 2024.