Derek Holland has given up 15 home runs in 18 appearances. That’s 15 home runs in 50.2 IP. That’s a 2.54 HR/9. That’s bad. Really bad. Not the worst in baseball bad, but in the top five:
These five have had disastrous seasons. Straily, Smyly, and Holland have lost their spots in the rotation. In only five of his appearances this season has Holland not allowed a run.
When Derek Holland comes into the game, you know the Giants have lost it. But why is Derek Holland so bad?