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.
