Brock Holt is a former American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) as an infielder and outfielder. He was born on June 11, 1988, in Fort Worth, Texas, and attended Stephenville High School in Stephenville, Texas. Holt played college baseball at Rice University, where he was a standout player and helped lead the team to the College World Series in 2008.
Holt was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the ninth round of the 2009 MLB draft and made his MLB debut with the team in 2012. He played for the Pirates for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Red Sox in December 2012. Holt quickly became a fan favorite in Boston, known for his versatility and clutch hitting. He played multiple positions, including second base, shortstop, third base, and all three outfield positions.
In 2015, Holt had a breakout season, hitting .280 with 45 RBI and 45 runs scored in 129 games. He was named to the American League All-Star team and won the team's Heart and Hustle Award. Holt continued to be a valuable player for the Red Sox over the next few seasons, helping the team win the World Series in 2018.
Holt became a free agent after the 2019 season and signed with the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2020 season. He played in 31 games for the Brewers, hitting .100 with one home run and five RBI. Holt became a free agent again after the season and signed with the Texas Rangers for the 2021 season. He played in 72 games for the Rangers, hitting .211 with two home runs and 14 RBI.
In August 2021, Holt was designated for assignment by the Rangers and became a free agent again. He signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals and played in 14 games for the team's Triple-A affiliate before being called up to the majors in September. Holt played in 17 games for the Nationals, hitting .154 with one RBI.
On November 3, 2021, Holt announced his retirement from professional baseball. He finished his career with a .268 batting average, 23 home runs, and 211 RBI in 789 games played. Holt was known for his versatility, clutch hitting, and positive attitude, and was a beloved player by fans and teammates alike.
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