History of Jackson Holliday in Timeline

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

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December 4, 2003: Jackson Holliday Born

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, a record that was later broken by Jackson Holliday in 2022.

2021: Junior Year Success and Accolades

In 2021, during his junior year, Holliday had a .500 batting average with six home runs and 50 RBIs. He was named the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and played in events like the Perfect Game All-American Classic. He was also named to USA Baseball's 18-and-under team in 2021.

December 28, 2022: Engagement

On December 28, 2022, Jackson Holliday got engaged to his girlfriend, Chloé Cox.

2022: Record-Breaking Senior Year

In 2022, Holliday finished his senior season batting .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 named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and awarded an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove in 2022.

2022: Selected First Overall in MLB Draft

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

2022: Drafted and Professional Debut

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

2023: Minor League Success and Player of the Year

In 2023, Holliday started with the Shorebirds and was promoted twice, to the High–A Aberdeen IronBirds on April 24 and then to the Double–A Bowie Baysox on July 9. He was later promoted to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides on September 4. Following the 2023 season, Holliday was named the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year.

April 10, 2024: MLB Promotion and Debut

On April 10, 2024, the Baltimore Orioles selected Jackson Holliday's contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his debut as a second baseman against the Boston Red Sox and went 0-4 with 1 RBI. After batting 2-for-34 in 10 games, the Orioles optioned Holliday to Norfolk on April 26.