University of California, Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara

2017: Redshirted ... Spent the summer with the Kelowna Falcons of the West Coast League, where he recorded an 0-1 record and 5.00 ERA in 18 innings. 

High School (2012-16): Played two varsity seasons at Loyola High School under head coach Michael Cordero ... Pitched and played outfield for the Cubs ... Had a 1.70 ERA in 103 career innings ... Reached the postseason in both his varsity seasons ... Was a Perfect Game All-American Honorable Mention ...As a senior, was 5-3 with a 1.83 ERA ... Went 7-3 with a 1.60 ERA in his junior season ... Named Second Team All-Mission League and Team Pitcher of the Year ... Also competed in football. 

Personal: Holden Michael Groff was born on Sept. 30, 1997 to parents Michael and Pamela in Burbank, Calif. ... Has one older sibling, McClain ... Plans on majoring in sociology ... Aspires to play baseball professionally or pursure a career in sports management ... Roots for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Lakers ... Lists his first no-hitter as his most memorable pre-UCSB sporting moment ... Favorite movies include The Shawshank Redemption, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, and Nacho Libre ... Favorite book is Catcher in the Rye ... Listens to Flatbush Zombies, Action Bronson, Tchami, and Oliver Heldens ... Likes to watch movies, go camping, and listen to music in his free time ... Favorite athletes include Bob Gibson, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Allen Iverson ... Watches Sons of Anarchy, Baggage, and Orange is the New Black.