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Derek Holland
Derek Holland is a former Starting Pitcher best known for his time with the Texas Rangers in the first half of the 2010s.
Though he was a 25th Round Pick in 2006 and not highly rated, Holland impressed in the Minors and made it to Texas in 2009 as part of their starting rotation. He had his best year in 2011, with a record of 16-5, and was the league leader with four shutouts. Holland played a crucial role in helping Texas reach the World Series, where he secured a win over the Yankees in the ALCS. Despite at least ten wins over the following two seasons, a series of injuries hindered the rest of his career.
He later played for Chicago (AL), San Francisco, Chicago (AL), Pittsburgh, and Detroit. Holland retired with an 82-83 record and is unlikely to appear on the ballot.
Though he was a 25th Round Pick in 2006 and not highly rated, Holland impressed in the Minors and made it to Texas in 2009 as part of their starting rotation. He had his best year in 2011, with a record of 16-5, and was the league leader with four shutouts. Holland played a crucial role in helping Texas reach the World Series, where he secured a win over the Yankees in the ALCS. Despite at least ten wins over the following two seasons, a series of injuries hindered the rest of his career.
He later played for Chicago (AL), San Francisco, Chicago (AL), Pittsburgh, and Detroit. Holland retired with an 82-83 record and is unlikely to appear on the ballot.