The Orioles are preparing to bring up Jackson Holliday, the top-ranked prospect in baseball. Holliday, a 20-year-old infielder, was the first overall pick in the 2022 amateur draft after playing high school baseball in Oklahoma. He has quickly risen through the minor leagues and is now ready for his debut in the majors.
Despite narrowly missing a spot on the Orioles’ opening-day roster, Holliday has impressed with his performance in Triple-A Norfolk this season. In just 42 at-bats, he hit .333 with two home runs and five doubles. Holliday is the son of former seven-time All-Star and 2007 NL batting champion Matt Holliday, adding to the excitement surrounding his debut.
The timing of Holliday’s call-up is strategic, allowing him to accrue a full year of service time with the Orioles. If he remains in the major leagues for the rest of the season and accomplishes specific accolades, the team could receive an extra draft pick in 2025. Considered the top prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline, Holliday is expected to make a significant impact on the Orioles’ lineup.
The Orioles recently defeated the Red Sox 7-1 and are coming off a successful 101-win season in 2023. Their recent success has been fueled by young talent like shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who won AL Rookie of the Year, and catcher Adley Rutschman, who was the runner-up in the previous season. Holliday’s arrival is yet another testament to the strength of the Orioles’ farm system and their ability to develop promising players for
