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, he made his major league debut in 2024. He is the son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday, carrying on a 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 Hits 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 and Awards

In 2021, during his junior year, Jackson 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 the Perfect Game All-American Classic. He was also named to USA Baseball's 18-and-under team.

December 28, 2022: Engagement to Chloé Cox

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

2022: Record-Breaking Senior Year

In 2022, Jackson Holliday finished his senior year batting .685 with 17 home runs, 79 RBIs, 29 doubles, and 30 stolen bases over 40 games. He set a national record for hits in a season with 89 and was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and awarded an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove.

2022: Selected First Overall in MLB Draft

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

2022: Professional Debut and Promotion

In 2022, after being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles, Jackson Holliday signed with the team for $8.19 million and made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Orioles. Later in 2022, he was promoted to the Delmarva Shorebirds.

2023: Multiple Promotions and Baseball America Award

In 2023, Jackson Holliday started the season with the Shorebirds and was promoted twice during the first four months, first to the High-A Aberdeen IronBirds and then to the Double-A Bowie Baysox. 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, Jackson Holliday was promoted to the major leagues by the Baltimore Orioles. He made his major league debut that night against the Boston Red Sox.