Holman Dominates Arizona Fall League Mound
Pitcher Luke Holman is posting standout numbers this fall after returning from Tommy John surgery.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
Luke Holman is pitching well in the Arizona Fall League, posting a 0.69 ERA over 13.0 innings and leading the league in average-against at .111. Teammate Yerlin Confidan was selected for the Arizona Fall Stars Home Run Derby.
Why it matters
Holman was selected to pitch more competitive innings after recovering from 2025 Tommy John surgery, and his fall performance is a positive sign for his 2027 outlook. His results offer Arizona baseball fans a closer look at a prospect returning to form.
Holman's AFL line includes 13.0 innings, a 0.69 ERA, and 20 strikeouts, with a .111 average-against leading the league, while Confidan is slugging .667 with an OPS of 1.052 over 13 games. The sample is short, and the extraction does not say how these fall numbers will carry into next season.
The players
Luke Holman
Luke Holman is a pitcher who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2025 and is now returning to competitive innings in the Arizona Fall League.
Yerlin Confidan
Yerlin Confidan is a hitter selected for the Arizona Fall Stars Home Run Derby after a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League.
The details
Holman, who underwent Tommy John surgery in 2025, made his 2026 debut late in the season in the Arizona Complex League, pitching 6.2 innings over four appearances. He has since posted a 0.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts over 11 innings for Peoria, and his curveball has generated plenty of whiffs despite his fastball lacking overpowering velocity.
Timeline
2025: Holman undergoes Tommy John surgery.
Late 2026 season: Holman makes his debut in the Arizona Complex League.
2026 Arizona Fall League season: Holman and Confidan pitch and hit in the league.
Saturday, November 7: The Arizona Fall Stars Home Run Derby takes place.
The Stats
The Arizona Fall League serves as a proving ground where prospects like Holman, returning from major injury, can log competitive innings before the next regular season. Holman's .111 average-against and 0.69 ERA put him at the top of the league's pitching leaderboard in a showcase that scouts watch closely.
Holman's fall numbers matter for fantasy and roster planning heading into the 2027 season. Fans tracking Arizona prospects can follow his progress as he continues to build innings after surgery.
The takeaway
Holman's fall performance shows a pitcher whose curveball is working and whose command is improving after a long recovery. Readers following Arizona prospects should watch how these results develop into next season.
What happens next
The Arizona Fall Stars Home Run Derby takes place Saturday, November 7.
Further reading
For more on the league's top prospects, see Baseball coverage across Arizona.
