June 8, 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Left-handed pitcher Ryan Holland became the third South-Doyle High School product to join the Memphis baseball program as he signed his National Letter of Intent to become a Tiger, Head Coach Daron Schoenrock announced. Holland joins prep teammates Chad Bell and Chad Zurcher on Memphis' 2007 signing class.

One of the top high school pitchers in the State, the 6-1 Holland helped guide Head Coach Robby Howard's South-Doyle Cherokees to a 35-10 mark and the school's first-ever appearance in the Tennessee Class AAA State title game this year.

The southpaw finished his prep career with an impressive 35-4 record, including posting a solid 10-1 mark as a senior. He led the Knoxville Interscholastic League with a 0.45 ERA on the mound in the Spring and ranked second in the KIL with 94 strikeouts.

Holland posted a 9-1 record, fanned 87 and turned in a 0.69 ERA in his junior year. Those numbers earned him District Pitcher of the Year honors as well as All-State accolades. He fanned a combined 181 batters in his final two campaigns at South-Doyle.

Holland hauled in several honors in his high school career, including being tabbed an All-KIL and Prep Xtra First Team selection. In addition, he was a four-time All-District pick and a two-year All-Region member.

Not only was Holland a force on the mound. He also excelled at the plate, finishing his senior season with a .435 average and 23 RBI.

Holland was also a three-year letterwinner on the hardwood at South-Doyle.