History of Jackson Holliday in Timeline

Jackson Holliday is a professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles in MLB. Drafted first overall by the Orioles in 2022, Holliday made his major league debut in 2024. Notably, he is the son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, carrying on a legacy in professional baseball.

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1900: MLB Modern Era Start

Since 1900, the start of MLB's Modern Era, there was the first time that a team started at least three players whose given name or surname was Jackson, achieved on August 3.

December 4, 2003: Jackson Holliday's Birth

On December 4, 2003, Jackson Matthew Holliday was born. He is the son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday.

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2010: J. T. Realmuto's Record

In 2010, J.T. Realmuto set the previous national record for hits in a season for an amateur player with 88, which was later surpassed by Jackson Holliday in 2022.

2021: Junior Year Success

In 2021, as a junior, Jackson Holliday achieved a .501 batting average with six home runs and 50 RBIs. He was also named the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and played in the Perfect Game All-American Classic. Additionally, he was selected for USA Baseball's 18-and-under team.

2022: Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles

In 2022, Jackson Holliday was selected first overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team for $8.19 million. He made his professional debut on August 11 with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Orioles and was later promoted to the Delmarva Shorebirds.

2022: Record-Breaking Senior Year

In 2022, during his senior year, Jackson Holliday batted .685 with 17 home runs, 79 RBIs, 29 doubles, and 30 stolen bases. He set a national record for hits in a season for an amateur player with 89. He was also named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and awarded an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove.

2023: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2023, Jackson Holliday played for the Shorebirds, IronBirds, Baysox and Tides. Following the season, Holliday was named the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year.

January 6, 2024: Marriage to Chloé Cox

On January 6, 2024, Jackson Holliday married Chloé Cox.

April 10, 2024: MLB Promotion and Debut

On April 10, 2024, the Baltimore Orioles promoted Jackson Holliday to the major leagues. He made his major league debut that night as a second baseman against the Boston Red Sox.

August 16, 2024: First Four-Hit MLB Game

On August 16, 2024, Jackson Holliday achieved his first four-hit MLB game in a 12–10 home loss to the Red Sox.

2024: MLB Debut

In 2024, Jackson Holliday made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut for the Baltimore Orioles.

2024: Spring Training and Assignment to Norfolk

In 2024, Jackson Holliday was invited to spring training as a non-roster player, and the Orioles assigned him to Norfolk for the start of the season.

May 4, 2025: First Multi-Homer Game

On May 4, 2025, Jackson Holliday went 3-for-4 and homered twice in an 11-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals. It was Holliday's first multi-homer game of his career.

2025: Brother drafted by the Rockies

In 2025, Jackson Holliday's brother, Ethan, was selected with the fourth pick in the MLB draft by the Rockies.

February 11, 2026: Injured List Announcement

On February 11, 2026, it was announced that Jackson Holliday would begin the season on the injured list due to a fractured hamate bone in his right hand that required surgery.