David A. Holmberg (born July 19, 1991) is an American professional

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who is a free agent. He has played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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Career

Chicago White Sox

Holmberg was drafted by the

in the second round, 71st overall, of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft out of

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. He made his professional debut with the rookie-level

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, posting a 4.73 ERA in 14 games. He was assigned to the rookie-level

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to begin the 2010 season and recorded a 4.46 ERA in 8 games.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2010, Holmberg, along with

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, was traded to the

in exchange for Edwin Jackson. Holmberg finished the year with the rookie-level

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, recording a 3.86 ERA in 7 starts. In 2011, Holmberg split the year between the Single-A

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and the High-A

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, accumulating a 12-9 record and 3.44 ERA in 27 starts between the two teams. The following year, Holmberg split the season between Visalia and the Double-A

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, pitching to a cumulative 11-8 record and 3.32 ERA with 153 strikeouts in 173.1 innings of work. Prior to the 2013 season, Holmberg was ranked by ''

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'' as the Diamondbacks' sixth-best prospect. The Diamondbacks promoted Holmberg to the major leagues for the first time on August 27, 2013. He made his MLB debut the same day, allowing 3 runs in 3.2 innings against the

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. He finished his rookie year with his debut being his sole appearance with Arizona, with a 2.75 ERA in 26 games with Mobile.

Cincinnati Reds

On December 3, 2013, Holmberg was traded to the

in a three-team deal also involving the

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. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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to begin the 2014 season. On July 6, 2014, the Reds announced Holmberg will be called up July 8, to pitch the second game of a day/night doubleheader vs. the

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. He was sent back down after the game, but was called up to Cincinnati again on August 21. Holmberg started that night's game against the

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, but gave up six runs in two and two-thirds innings and picked up the loss. He was optioned to Louisville the next day. He finished the season with a 4.80 ERA in 7 appearances for the Reds. On July 29, 2015, the

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announced Holmberg would pitch the next day to fill in for the empty starting pitching rotation spot, formerly held by

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who was traded to the

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earlier that week. Holmberg spent most of the 2015 season in Louisville and logged a 1-4 record and 7.62 ERA in 6 starts with Cincinnati. On October 30, 2015, Holmberg was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. He elected free agency on November 6.

Atlanta Braves

On December 3, 2015, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with the

organization that included an invitation to spring training. On March 30, 2016, Holmberg was released by the Braves.

Chicago White Sox (second stint)

On March 31, 2016, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with the

organization. He split the season between the Double-A

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and the Triple-A

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, pitching to an 8-9 record and 3.84 ERA in 28 appearances between the two teams. He was assigned to Charlotte to begin the 2017 season. On May 4, 2017, Holmberg was selected to the 40-man roster and recalled to the majors. He made his White Sox debut the next day against the

, allowing a run in two-thirds of an inning. On August 11, Holmberg was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and sent to Triple-A. On September 1, Holmberg was re-selected to the active roster. In 37 appearances on the year with Chicago, Holmberg posted a 2-4 record and 4.68 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 57.2 innings of work. On October 4, Holmberg was again outrighted off of the 40-man roster, and elected free agency on October 10.

Baltimore Orioles

On February 7, 2018, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. He was released by the Orioles organization on March 30.

Colorado Rockies

On April 9, 2018, Holmberg signed a minor league contract with the

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. He spent the year with the Triple-A

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, and posted a 7-8 record and 5.21 ERA with 65 strikeouts in 107.0 innings of work. He elected free agency on November 3, 2018.

Somerset Patriots

On May 13, 2019, Holmberg signed with the

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of the independent

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. Holmberg pitched in 20 games for Somerset, logging a 2-8 record and 5.17 ERA. He became a free agent following the season.

Milwaukee Milkmen

On April 9, 2020, Holmberg signed with the

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of the

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. Holmberg posted a 6-1 record and 2.34 ERA in 12 games with Milwaukee and won the American Association championship with the team. In 11 appearances with Milwaukee in 2021, Holmberg logged a 7-3 record and 4.33 ERA.

Saraperos de Saltillo

On July 17, 2021, Holmberg signed with the

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of the

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. Holmberg recorded a 0-0 record and 3.60 ERA and 20

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s in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance with Saraperos. On August 12, 2021, Holmberg was released by the Saraperos.

Milwaukee Milkmen (second stint)

On August 16, 2021, Holmberg re-signed with the

of the

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Pericos de Puebla

On January 28, 2022, Holmberg signed with the

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of the

. In 5 starts, Holmberg went 1-1 with a 6.86 ERA over 19.2 innings. He was released on July 14, 2022.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Holmberg, David 1991 births Living people Albuquerque Isotopes players Arizona Diamondbacks players Baseball players from Florida Birmingham Barons players Bristol White Sox players Charlotte Knights players Chicago White Sox players Cincinnati Reds players Great Falls Voyagers players Louisville Bats players Milwaukee Milkmen players Missoula Osprey players Mobile BayBears players Naranjeros de Hermosillo players American expatriate baseball players in Mexico Pericos de Puebla players People from Port Charlotte, Florida Port Charlotte High School alumni Somerset Patriots players South Bend Silver Hawks players Visalia Rawhide players American expatriate baseball players in Australia American expatriate baseball players in Colombia