History of Jackson Holliday in Timeline

Jackson Holliday is an American professional baseball infielder currently playing for the Baltimore Orioles. He was the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft and debuted in MLB in 2024. Notably, he is the son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, carrying on a family legacy in professional baseball.

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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: Previous Record Set

In 2022, Jackson Holliday set a national record for hits in a season for an amateur player with 89, surpassing the previous record of 88 set by J. T. Realmuto in 2010.

2022: Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year

In 2022, Jackson Holliday was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year. He also received an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove.

2022: Drafted by the Orioles

In 2022, Jackson Holliday was selected first overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the MLB draft.

2022: Signing and Professional Debut

In 2022, the Baltimore Orioles selected Holliday with the first overall pick in the MLB draft and he signed for $8.19 million. He debuted with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Orioles on August 11 and was later promoted to the Delmarva Shorebirds.

2023: Minor League Player of the Year

In 2023, Jackson Holliday was named the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year after being promoted multiple times throughout the season, ultimately reaching the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.

January 6, 2024: Marriage to Chloé Cox

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

April 10, 2024: MLB Promotion and Debut

On April 10, 2024, Jackson Holliday's contract was selected by the Baltimore Orioles, promoting him to the major leagues. He made his debut that night 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 debut for the Baltimore Orioles.

2024: Triple-A Season Start

In 2024, Jackson Holliday was invited to spring training and then assigned to Norfolk Tides for the start of the season.

May 4, 2025: First Multi-Homer Game

On May 4, 2025, Jackson Holliday had his first multi-homer game, going 3-for-4 with two home runs in an 11-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals.

August 2025: MLB First in Modern Era

In August 2025, Holliday, Jeremiah Jackson, and Alex Jackson started in a game together. This was the first time in MLB's Modern Era (since 1900) that a team started at least three players whose given name or surname was Jackson.