Brian Holton
Pitcher
Born: (1959-11-29) November 29, 1959
McKeesport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 9, 1985, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Last MLB appearance
July 30, 1990, for the Baltimore Orioles
MLB statistics
Win–loss record20–19
Earned run average3.62
Strikeouts210
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Brian John Holton (born November 29, 1959) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1985 to 1990.[1]

Biography

Holton was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers 1988 World Series winners, notching a save in game 5 of the 1988 National League Championship Series against the New York Mets along the way. He had a 73 record with a 1.70 earned run average (ERA) in 45 games during the 1988 regular season.

He was acquired along with Ken Howell and Juan Bell by the Baltimore Orioles from the Dodgers for Eddie Murray on December 4, 1988.[2]

References

  1. Meyer, Paul (30 April 1987). "Buena Vista's Holton Finally Reaches Big Time". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  2. "Murray deal finally completed," Reading (PA) Eagle, Monday, December 5, 1988.


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