Jake Holton: Bio, Stats & Minor League Career

Jake Holton is an American first baseman from San Jose, California who has spent years working his way through the minor leagues with one goal in mind: a big-league roster spot. At 28, he profiles as a classic power-first prospect — the kind of guy who can change a game with one swing, even if his average fluctuates with the competition level.

Background

A right-handed hitter and thrower, Holton stands 5-foot-11 and weighs 242 pounds. He entered professional baseball through the Detroit Tigers organization and has spent the bulk of his career in their system, climbing steadily from Double-A to Triple-A. His calling card has always been raw power — he’s built for the long ball — and the Dominican Winter League has given him a stage to keep that bat sharp against big-league competition.

Professional Career

Holton’s minor league résumé is centered on his time with the Erie SeaWolves in Double-A:

2023: 111 games, .245 AVG, 14 HR, .779 OPS — a learning year at the Double-A level.
2024: 96 games, .279 AVG, 14 HR, .832 OPS — his most consistent season, showing real growth at the plate.
2025: 109 games, .257 AVG, 19 HR, .828 OPS — his best power output in Double-A and a clear step forward.

The jump to Triple-A in 2026 with the Sacramento River Cats was a reality check: 74 games, .219 AVG, 6 HR, .702 OPS. The upper minors demanded adjustments, and Holton is still working through them as he chases that final door to the majors.

Winter Ball: Where He Shines

Holton has become a reliable piece for the Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Winter League (LIDOM), and the results have been eye-opening:

2025-26: 12 games, .419 AVG, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 1.184 OPS
2026-27: 5 games, .222 AVG, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 1.306 OPS

The Caribbean winter circuit has been his showcase — a place to stay sharp, face big-league arms, and remind front offices that the power is real. With his Triple-A numbers still a work in progress, every at-bat in LIDOM matters.