It wouldn’t be too big a stretch to say that closer Greg Holland was the Rockies’ MVP over the first half of the 2017 season.
His unflappable presence and ability to close out tight games pushed the Rockies to one of their best starts in franchise history. What’s more, Holland helped a young team believe in itself.
From April 3 to June 9, he converted 23 consecutive save opportunities, posting a 1.14 ERA. By June 20, the Rockies were 47-26, held first place in the National League West and Holland’s save count was up to 25.
“He knows what he’s doing,” manager Bud Black raved at the time.