Derek Holland

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derek Holland
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 9, 1986(1986-10-09)
Age	38
Birthplace	Newark
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Libra

Derek Holland Biography

Derek Holland is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on October 9, 1986 in Newark, Ohio, United States. Nicknamed “Dutch Oven,” he is known for his fun-loving personality and good fastball and slider; he made his MLB debut in 2009 with the Texas Rangers.

Catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia was his teammate on the Rangers.

The Texas Rangers selected Holland in the 25th round of the 2006 MLB draft out of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. He was the number two rated prospect in the Rangers organization according to Baseball America, behind Neftalí Feliz, for 2009.

On April 22, 2009, Holland made his MLB debut; pitching ​2 ⁄3 innings, allowing three hits, no runs, no walks, and striking out two. On August 9, he pitched his first complete game, a 7–0 shutout against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Anaheim. For the 2009 season, Holland finished the season 8–13 with a 6.12 ERA in 33 games (21 starts). Holland spent the majority of 2010 in Triple-A Oklahoma City, and was called up only due to injuries to other starters. After winning his first two decisions, he lost his next three. He ended the regular season with a 3–4 record, and 4.08 ERA.

He was born in Newark, Ohio.

Derek Holland Net Worth

Derek Holland is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Holland 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played baseball at Wallace State Community College in Alabama.

He led the league in shutouts in 2011 with four.

Derek Lane Holland (born October 9, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago Cubs. He is nicknamed “Dutch Oven”.

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Who is Derek Holland Dating?

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In 2014, Holland launched the 60 Feet 6 Foundation to help raise awareness of and fund research for leukemia, particularly the pediatric forms. Through the charity, he raises funds to help families battling the disease.

Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Derek Holland celebrates birthday on October 9 of every year.

On December 14, 2016, Holland signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. Holland began the season with a 2.37 ERA in 10 starts, but afterwards, his performance regressed immensely. He was granted an unconditional release on September 5, 2017, after a 7–14 record, 6.20 ERA and a 1.71 WHIP through 26 starts and 3 relief appearances with the White Sox.

What is Derek Holland doing now?

In another low-risk, medium-reward signing, the Blue Jays have signed veteran left-handed pitcher Derek Holland to a minor league contract. After spending the first 10 years of his professional career (eight big league seasons) with the Texas Rangers, Holland signed on with the Chicago White Sox for the 2017 season.

Is Derek Holland related to Greg Holland?

There was Greg Holland, who helped pitch the Wildcats to a 1998 district title in a season that included a win over eventual state champion Dublin Scioto. And of course, there was younger brother Derek, a 10-year Major League Baseball pitcher who returned for his eighth Derek Holland Baseball Clinic.

Why is Derek Holland Dutch Oven?

Holland was first given the nickname the Dutch Oven by KTCK-1310 AM. The moniker is obviously derived from his last name and when his pitching is ‘on fire,’ he’s cooking like a Dutch Oven. Holland once had this very… ‘interesting’ mustache. Fans seemed to love it and often wore their own fake mustaches.

Where did Derek Holland go to high school?

Wallace State Community College

Where did Derek Holland go to College?

Wallace State Community College