Darren Holmes
American baseball player and coach
Born
April 25th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1993 to 2001. Represented teams including the Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, and the Chicago White Sox. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, contributing to player development and team strategy. Participated in multiple seasons, including playoff runs with the Rockies.
Played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2001
Played for the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies
Contributed to player development as a coach
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