Despite hitting for cycle, Brian Holberton's focus remains on growth

Posted May 29, 2014
As notable as hitting for the cycle last week was to Brian Holberton, it’s the growth in his game that is making this a memorable season for the Quad-Cities catcher. A ninth-round selection of the Astros in the 2013 draft from North Carolina, Holberton finds himself still adjusting to working behind the plate as he works his way through his second professional season. (Quad City Times)

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