Max Effort: In his third season with the AA Lakers, Max Holden has been a leader on offense and on the bump

Jul. 11—When Max Holden got to the AA Kalispell Lakers in 2021, veteran coach Ryan Malmin figured he'd be a pitcher-only player, and Holden himself figures to be a pitcher at the next level. But in 2023, the 18-year-old is just about doing it all. Playing first base when he's not on the mound, Holden is hitting .350 and leading the team in home runs (2), triples (10) and stolen bases (24). ...