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Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 55 | Overall: 40

After starring as a freshman reliever at Florida SouthWestern State JC in 2022, Holiday transferred to Central Florida JC, led national JUCO pitchers with 141 strikeouts in 88 innings and earned Most Outstanding Pitcher honors as the Patriots won the Junior College World Series. On the move again to Oklahoma State as a junior, he topped the Big 12 Conference with 128 whiffs in 113 frames and ranked sixth in NCAA Division I with a 6.7 K/BB ratio. He dominated Florida with a complete-game two-hitter in NCAA regional play and could fit around the fifth round despite a lack of size and overpowering stuff.

Holiday's fastball parks at 91-93 mph and tops out at 95 but plays better than its velocity thanks to his ability to locate his heater wherever he wants it, including with carry up in the zone. Hitters struggle to lay off his low-80s slider, and he has advanced feel for when to land it for strikes or let them chase it off the plate. His mid-70s curveball and low-80s changeup aren't nearly as reliable and serve mostly to give batters a different look.

Employing a high leg kick and a stabbing motion with his front foot as it descends, Holiday adds deception without sacrificing control. He pounds the zone with his fastball and slider, consistently getting ahead in the count and putting hitters at a disadvantage. Scouts don't love 5-foot-11 right-handers but respect his pitchability and mound presence.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Curveball: 45 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 55 | Overall: 40 

After starring as a freshman reliever at Florida SouthWestern State JC in 2022, Holiday transferred to Central Florida JC, led national JUCO pitchers with 141 strikeouts in 88 innings and earned Most Outstanding Pitcher honors as the Patriots won the Junior College World Series. On the move again to Oklahoma State as a junior, he topped the Big 12 Conference with 128 whiffs in 113 frames and ranked seventh in NCAA Division I with a 6.7 K/BB ratio. He dominated Florida with a complete-game two-hitter in NCAA regional play and went to the Cardinals in the third round in July, signing for $800,000. 

Holiday's fastball parks at 91-93 mph and tops out at 95 but plays better than its velocity thanks to his ability to locate his heater wherever he wants it, including with carry up in the zone. Hitters struggle to lay off his low-80s slider, and he has advanced feel for when to land it for strikes or let them chase it off the plate. His mid-70s curveball and low-80s changeup aren't nearly as reliable and serve mostly to give batters a different look. 

Employing a high leg kick and a stabbing motion with his front foot as it descends, Holiday adds deception without sacrificing control. He pounds the zone with his fastball and slider, consistently getting ahead in the count and putting hitters at a disadvantage. Scouts don't love 5-foot-11 right-handers but respect his pitchability and mound presence. 

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/05/2024	RHP Brian Holiday assigned to FCL Cardinals.
	07/22/2024	St. Louis Cardinals signed RHP Brian Holiday.
	06/16/2024	College Workout activated RHP Brian Holiday.
	02/13/2024	RHP Brian Holiday assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys.
	05/09/2023	RHP Brian Holiday and assigned to College Workout.
	10/07/2022	RHP Brian Holiday and assigned to College Workout.
	06/05/2021	RHP Brian Holiday, and assigned to High School Workout.