Mike Holtz
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Michael James Holtz is a former middle relief pitcher
in Major League Baseball
who played from through for the California Angels
(1996), Anaheim Angels
(1997–2001), Oakland Athletics
(2002), San Diego Padres
(2002), and Boston Red Sox
(2006). He bats and throws left-handed.
In an eight-season career, Holtz posted a 16-19 record with a 4.76 ERA
and three saves in 353 relief appearances.
Following the bulk of his major league career, Holtz played for the Yokohama BayStars
of the Japanese Central League
in 2005 and had a 0–1 mark with 4.38 ERA and 22 strikeout
s in 24 ⅔ innings of work. He came back to the majors to pitch in three games for the Red Sox in 2006.
He opened his own baseball training facility, ERA (Earned Respect Athletics) Sports Inc. Located in Johnstown, and Altoona, PA.
Middle relief pitcher
In baseball, middle relief pitchers are relief pitchers who commonly pitch in the 6th or 7th innings or in situations where several innings worth of work is required . In the National League, a middle reliever often comes in after the starting pitcher has been pulled for a pinch hitter...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played from through for the California Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
(1996), Anaheim Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
(1997–2001), Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
(2002), San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
(2002), and Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
(2006). He bats and throws left-handed.
In an eight-season career, Holtz posted a 16-19 record with a 4.76 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
and three saves in 353 relief appearances.
Following the bulk of his major league career, Holtz played for the Yokohama BayStars
Yokohama BayStars
The are a professional baseball team in the Japanese Central League. Home field is the Yokohama Stadium, located in central Yokohama. The clubhouse is located near the stadium....
of the Japanese Central League
Central League
The or is one the two professional baseball leagues that constitute Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan. The winner of the league championship plays against the winner of the Pacific League in the annual Japan Series. It currently consists of six teams from around the country,The Central League...
in 2005 and had a 0–1 mark with 4.38 ERA and 22 strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s in 24 ⅔ innings of work. He came back to the majors to pitch in three games for the Red Sox in 2006.
He opened his own baseball training facility, ERA (Earned Respect Athletics) Sports Inc. Located in Johnstown, and Altoona, PA.