Bradley Holt
Bradley David Holt (born October 13, 1986 in Albemarle, North Carolina) is a minor league baseball starting pitcher with the New York Mets organization.
Early years
Holt was born on October 13, 1986 in Albemarle, North Carolina to John and Wanda Holt. He attended Albemarle High School and during his time there was named 1A All-State, four time All-Yadkin Valley, All-County selection and was named Louisville Slugger Second Team All-American.
College career
Holt attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington. At NC-Wilmington, Holt was named All-CAA in the CAA Tournament in 2006, and was named CAA Pitcher of the Week in 2007.
In 2006, Holt held VCU to two runs in 8.2 innings of work. He went 3-3 and added wins against Duke and La Salle.
Holt started 15 games and went 5-5 in 2007 for the Seahawks with wins against Hofstra, George Mason and Texas Christian. Against Hofstra he struck out a career high seven and allowed only two hits in a shutout. He set a career high 53 strikeouts and 76.1 innings pitched in 2007.
Professional career
Minor leagues
2008
Holt was drafted by the New York Mets in the first round with the 33rd overall pick in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. He is considered a steal due to his great performance since joining the Mets farm system.
Baseball America has named him as the fourth best prospect in the Mets organization.
2009
In 2009, Holt began the season with the St. Lucie Mets. He is currently 3-1 with a 3.57 ERA with St. Lucie. Do to his outstanding start Holt was called up to AA Binghamton Mets.