A 27-year-old lefty starting pitcher who’s journeyman’s path has led him from once being an NCAA All-American, to being released from the Miami Marlins, and consequently out of baseball.
Instead of quitting, Holmes has miraculously landed back on his feet, starting immediately upon signing with the Dodgers and playing for the Quakes in Rancho Cucamonga. Now thriving at the AFL and on the path of becoming one of the biggest surprises in the Dodgers’ organization since fellow journeyman, Rich Hill.
Historic Career with Oregon State
Part of the 2013 College World Series, semifinalist, Oregon State University baseball team, Holmes (known then as, Ben Wetzler) was 10-1 at the end of his first season with OSU.