Bryan Holaday

Bryan Holaday

37-Year-Old CatcherC
 Free Agent  
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$Signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in March of 2021. Released by the Diamondbacks in August of 2021.
Let go by Snakes
CFree Agent  
August 29, 2021
The Diamondbacks released Holaday on Sunday.
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Since Carson Kelly returned from the injured list July 30, Holaday has slipped to third on the depth chart at catcher and has seen scarce playing time, making only three starts over the past month. Given Holaday's status as a 33-year-old career journeyman on an expiring deal, the Diamondbacks' decision to release him comes as little surprise. Infielder Andrew Young was promoted form Triple-A Reno to take Holaday's spot on the active roster.
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Las season could not have gone much worse for Holaday, who ended the season as the fourth-string catcher for the Red Sox and was non-tendered in December. He batted .231 with two home runs and 14 RBI in his 129 plate appearances spread across 44 games following a 2015 season that showed some promise. He struggled to draw walks, as he took a base on balls in just 5.4 percent of his plate appearances while striking out 21.7 percent of the time. Defensively he was his usual solid self. The 29-year-old threw out runners on 38 percent of attempted steals last season and allowed just one passed ball in 314.2 innings. The Phillies brought him aboard on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, and he seems to have the inside track at breaking camp as Cameron Rupp's backup. However, once Jorge Alfaro or Andrew Knapp show that they are ready, Holaday would likely head to Triple-A to serve as organizational depth.
Holaday is the Tigers' best bet for the backup catcher role for 2016. He threw out 28.6 percent of runners and didn't make an error behind the dish, and his offense also improved in 2015. There are no guarantees for Holaday, though -- the Tigers could bring in a more consistent backup via trade or free agency. His value is limited, regardless of format.
After back-to-back seasons of receiving cups of coffee in Detroit, Holaday took on the role of backup catcher to Alex Avila in 2014. Holaday appeared in 62 games, hitting .231/.266/.276 with zero homers, six extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 156 at-bats. While his production at the plate was light, Holaday showed strides behind the plate with his ability to call a game and provide steady defense. The Tigers will bring back Avila to once again serve as the primary catcher, but Holaday will be challenged for the backup role by newcomer James McCann. At 26, Holaday is reaching a pivotal point in his career, and he’ll need to start producing better at the plate to carve out anything more than a part-time role in the majors.
Holaday played 16 games with the Tigers in 2013, hitting .296 with one homer and two RBI in 27 at-bats. While his brief stint in the majors last year was somewhat productive, Holaday hasn't done much damage with his bat in the minors. In 280 at-bats with Triple-A Toledo last season, Holaday hit .260/.312/.372 with four homers and 24 RBI. With Brayan Pena out of town, Holaday is the early favorite to be the Tigers’ backup catcher on Opening Day. He’ll have to fend off veteran Ronny Paulino and prospect James McCann for the gig, but Holaday has the inside track. The Tigers have shown confidence in the 2010 sixth-round pick, but he’ll have to produce at the major league level to justify earning and holding on to the backup gig, or to be considered a permanent replacement should Alex Avila falter.
The 2010 sixth-round pick received his first taste of the majors last season after an Alex Avila injury opened up a short-term need for the Tigers to carry an extra catcher. In six appearances, Holaday hit .250/.250/.333 with three runs scored in 12 at-bats. His minor league production has been only slightly better, as Holaday has hit .237/.314/.340 with 12 homers in 739 at-bats through three levels. Holaday was actually a big hitter at the collegiate level, but his lack of production at the plate in the minors has him projected to be a long-term backup in the major leagues. With Gerald Laird no longer in town to backup Alex Avila, Holaday will get his shot to take over that role in 2013. He should nab the gig, but his playing time and production will both be too limited for consideration in most formats.
The Tigers selected Holaday in the sixth round of the 2010 draft. He hit .242/.304/.361 in 330 at-bats with Double-A Erie in 2011. With fellow catching prospects Rob Brantly and James McCann both more highly touted, Holaday has a long way to go before getting a legit shot with the Tigers. The 24-year-old profiles as a backup catcher in the majors.
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Gets starting nod Monday
CArizona Diamondbacks  
July 19, 2021
Holaday will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Pirates.
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Contract selected by Arizona
CArizona Diamondbacks  
July 3, 2021
Holaday's contract was selected by the Diamondbacks on Saturday.
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Re-signs with Arizona
CArizona Diamondbacks  
March 27, 2021
Holaday re-signed with the Diamondbacks on Saturday via a minor-league deal, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Released by Diamondbacks
CFree Agent  
March 27, 2021
Holaday was released by the Diamondbacks on Saturday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Lands with Arizona
CArizona Diamondbacks  
January 11, 2021
Holaday signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Monday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
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