David A. Holmberg (born July 19, 1991) is an American professionalbaseballcoach and formerpitcher who is currently thepitching coach for theKane County Cougars of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball. He played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theArizona Diamondbacks,Cincinnati Reds, andChicago White Sox.

David Holmberg
Kane County Cougars – No. 33
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-19)July 19, 1991 (age 33) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 27, 2013, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
September 29, 2017, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	5–10
Earned run average	5.49
Strikeouts	66
Stats atBaseball Reference
Teams
Arizona Diamondbacks (2013) Cincinnati Reds (2014–2015) Chicago White Sox (2017)

Holmberg was drafted by theChicago White Sox in the second round, 71st overall, of the2009 Major League Baseball Draft out ofPort Charlotte High School inPort Charlotte, Florida.^[1] He made his professional debut with the rookie-levelBristol White Sox, posting a 4.73 ERA in 14 games. He was assigned to the rookie-levelGreat Falls Voyagers to begin the 2010 season and recorded a 4.46 ERA in 8 games.

On July 31, 2010, Holmberg, along withDaniel Hudson, was traded to theArizona Diamondbacks in exchange forEdwin Jackson.^[2][3] Holmberg finished the year with the rookie-levelMissoula Osprey, recording a 3.86 ERA in 7 starts. In 2011, Holmberg split the year between the Single-ASouth Bend Silver Hawks and the High-AVisalia Rawhide, accumulating a 12–9 record and 3.44 ERA in 27 starts between the two teams. The following year, Holmberg split the season between Visalia and the Double-AMobile BayBears, pitching to a cumulative 11–8 record and 3.32 ERA with 153 strikeouts in 173.1 innings of work.^[4]

Prior to the 2013 season, Holmberg was ranked byBaseball America as the Diamondbacks' sixth-best prospect.^[5] The Diamondbacks promoted Holmberg to the major leagues for the first time on August 27, 2013.^[6][7] He made his MLB debut the same day, allowing 3 runs in 3.2 innings against theSan Diego Padres. He finished his rookie year with his debut being his sole appearance with Arizona, with a 2.75 ERA in 26 games with Mobile.

On December 3, 2013, Holmberg was traded to theCincinnati Reds in a three-team deal also involving theTampa Bay Rays.^[8] He was assigned to the Triple-ALouisville Bats to begin the 2014 season.

On July 6, 2014, the Reds announced Holmberg will be called up July 8, to pitch the second game of a day/night doubleheader vs. theChicago Cubs.^[9] He was sent back down after the game, but was called up to Cincinnati again on August 21.^[10] Holmberg started that night's game against theAtlanta Braves, but gave up six runs in two and two-thirds innings and picked up the loss. He was optioned to Louisville the next day.^[11] He finished the season with a 4.80 ERA in 7 appearances for the Reds. On July 29, 2015, theReds announced Holmberg would pitch the next day to fill in for the empty starting pitching rotation spot, formerly held byJohnny Cueto who was traded to theKansas City Royals earlier that week. Holmberg spent most of the 2015 season in Louisville and logged a 1–4 record and 7.62 ERA in 6 starts with Cincinnati. On October 30, 2015, Holmberg was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.^[12] He elected free agency on November 6.

On December 3, 2015, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with theAtlanta Braves organization that included an invitation to spring training. On March 30, 2016, Holmberg was released by the Braves.^[13]

On March 31, 2016, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with theChicago White Sox organization. He split the season between the Double-ABirmingham Barons and the Triple-ACharlotte Knights, pitching to an 8–9 record and 3.84 ERA in 28 appearances between the two teams. He was assigned to Charlotte to begin the 2017 season. On May 4, 2017, Holmberg was selected to the 40-man roster and recalled to the majors.^[14] He made his White Sox debut the next day against theKansas City Royals, allowing a run in two-thirds of an inning. On August 11, Holmberg was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and sent to Triple-A. On September 1, Holmberg was re-selected to the active roster.^[15] In 37 appearances on the year with Chicago, Holmberg posted a 2–4 record and 4.68 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 57.2 innings of work. On October 4, Holmberg was again outrighted off of the 40-man roster,^[16] and elected free agency on October 10.

On February 7, 2018, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with theBaltimore Orioles organization.^[17] He was released by the Orioles organization on March 30.^[18]

On April 9, 2018, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies.^[19] He spent the year with the Triple-AAlbuquerque Isotopes, and posted a 7–8 record and 5.21 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 107 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.^[20]

On May 13, 2019, Holmberg signed with theSomerset Patriots of the independentAtlantic League of Professional Baseball.^[21] Holmberg pitched in 20 games for Somerset, logging a 2–8 record and 5.17 ERA. He became a free agent following the season.

On April 9, 2020, Holmberg signed with theMilwaukee Milkmen of theAmerican Association.^[22] Holmberg posted a 6–1 record and 2.34 ERA in 12 games with Milwaukee and won the American Association championship with the team. In 11 appearances with Milwaukee in 2021, Holmberg logged a 7–3 record and 4.33 ERA.

On July 17, 2021, Holmberg signed with theSaraperos de Saltillo of theMexican League.<^[23] Holmberg recorded a 0–0 record and 3.60 ERA and 20strikeouts in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance with Saraperos. On August 12, 2021, Holmberg was released by the Saraperos.

On August 16, 2021, Holmberg re-signed with theMilwaukee Milkmen of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball.^[24]

On January 28, 2022, Holmberg signed with thePericos de Puebla of theMexican League.^[25] In 5 starts, Holmberg went 1–1 with a 6.86 ERA over 19.2 innings. He was released on July 14, 2022.

On May 12, 2023, Holmberg signed with theRieleros de Aguascalientes of theMexican League. In 6 starts for Aguascalientes, Holmberg posted an 8.10 ERA with 13 strikeouts in26+2⁄3 innings pitched.

On July 1, 2023, Holmberg signed with theLincoln Saltdogs of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball.^[26] In 11 starts for Lincoln, he logged an 8–2 record and 4.50 ERA with 50 strikeouts across 68 innings of work. Holmberg became a free agent at the end of the 2023 season.

On April 25, 2024, Holmberg was hired to become thepitching coach for theKane County Cougars of theAmerican Association of Professional Baseball.

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