A fast runner who is beginning to adapt well to the college game as a younger player ... A very good outfielder who can cover plenty of ground ... He will be able to learn behind some of the veterans on the team and help the team immediately as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for John A. Ferguson High under head coach Jose Novas ... Earned one academic letter and three varsity letters playing baseball for the Falcons ... In 24 games as a senior, tallied a .312 batting average, three home runs, 18 RBI and went 13-for-13 in stolen bases ... For his career, batted an even .300 at the plate, seven home runs and 40 stolen bases ... Two-time defensive Player of the Year ... Second-Team All-Dade and MVP of the Year. Scholar-Athlete Award, twice ... Golden Spikes Award, Coaches Award and team captain all four years.
PERSONAL: Son of Oscar and Ivette Holness ... Has a brother, Oscar Jr. and sister, Kaleena ... Majoring in athletic training.
