Reds Pitching Prospect Steals the Show With Dominant Outing in AFL Finals

Holman shines in championship start

Holman gave Peoria five scoreless innings, allowing four hits while striking out six and walking three. His 16 swings and misses were the most in the game. The Javelinas won the Arizona Fall League championship with an 8-3 victory, their first title since 2018, according to MLB Pipeline. The roster included prospects from the Reds, Cardinals, Mariners, Orioles and Padres.

A promising return from surgery

Before Saturday’s start, Holman had a 0.69 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 13 innings, with 20 strikeouts and seven walks. He missed most of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and has impressed since returning.

Before the season, MLB Pipeline wrote that Holman had shown consistency throwing his pitches around the strike zone. It also noted that added strength might bring more velocity, while identifying a return to health as the first priority.

Other Peoria players contribute

Carter Graham played first base and went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk. Carlos Sanchez played shortstop, scored a run and went 0-for-5. Yerlin Confidan went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Holman’s performance could help raise his standing on prospect lists, though no updated ranking was provided.