Matt Holliday's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Matt Holliday.

Matt Holliday is a retired MLB left fielder who played from 2004 to 2018. He is a World Series champion (2011) with the St. Louis Cardinals, and he played an integral role in seven postseasons, including the Colorado Rockies' first World Series appearance (2007). His accomplishments include a National League batting title, NL Championship Series MVP (2007), seven All-Star selections, and four Silver Slugger Awards. He also achieved over 300 home runs and 2,000 hits during his career, and he had a batting average over .300 eight times.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1953: Solly Hemus record

By reaching base in each of his first 30 home games of 2014, Matt Holliday had the longest such streak since Solly Hemus had 33 straight in 1953.

1991: Closest NL MVP Result Since 1991

Following the 2007 season, Matt Holliday placed second in the MVP voting. The voting was the closest result for the NL MVP since 1991. In December 2007, Stillwater High School retired his jersey, and the city renamed Babcock Park to Matt Holliday Field, declaring it "Matt Holliday, Stillwater's Major League Baseball Hero Day."

1999: Longest MLB Reached Base Streak

In 2015, Matt Holliday had the longest such streak in MLB since Derek Jeter garnered 53 in 1999.

2002: Named to All-Rookie Team

After the 2004 season, Matt Holliday was named to Baseball America's All-Rookie Team and Topps' Major League Rookie All-Star Team.

2002: All-Star Nod and Hitter of the Week Accolades

In 2002, Matt Holliday was named a mid-season All-Star in the AA Southern League and won the league's Hitter of the Week twice.

2002: World Series Ring

In the 2011 NLDS against the Phillies, Matt Holliday's tendonitis reemerged. He was injured again in Game 6 of the World Series, but the Cardinals won, giving him his first World Series ring. Though he had few hits, he walked seven times, boosting his on-base percentage. The seven walks were the most since Barry Bonds' 13 walks in the 2002 World Series.

2005: Rockies Player of the Year

Matt Holliday was selected as the Rockies Player of the Year for 2005.

September 19, 2006: Longest Home Run of the Season

On September 19, 2006, Matt Holliday hit the longest home run of the 2006 MLB season against Matt Cain of the Giants, estimated at 496 feet.

2006: Hitting Milestone

In 2006, Matt Holliday became the 19th player ever to reach 195 hits, 30 home runs, 45 doubles, 115 runs and 110 runs batted in (RBI) in one season.

2007: Evolving Hitter and All-Star Selection

In 2007, Matt Holliday evolved as a hitter, shifting in the Rockies' lineup and achieving career-high hitting streaks. He was selected for the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season and participated in the Home Run Derby. Holliday demonstrated exceptional performance with high numbers in doubles, home runs, RBI, hits, average, and slugging percentage.

2007: Rockies' First World Series Appearance

In 2007, Matt Holliday played a key role in the Colorado Rockies' first-ever World Series appearance.

2007: NL Player of the Week and Month

In 2007, Matt Holliday was named NL Player of the Week for his outstanding performance, hitting six home runs and leading the NL in multiple categories. In September 2007, he hit 11 home runs in 12 games and reached his 100th career home run and 200th hit of the season. He was awarded NL Player of the Month as the Rockies won 13 of their last 14 games and received increased attention for the MVP award.

2008: Previous National League Record

In 2015, Matt Holliday broke Albert Pujols's National League record of 42 games to open a season which he set in 2008.

2010: Free Agency and All-Star Recognition

In 2010, Matt Holliday filed for free agency and finished 16th in the NL MVP voting despite playing nearly 100 games in the American League. The trades involving Holliday were later criticized as failures for the Athletics, as two of the players they dealt away became multiple All-Stars.

2011: World Series Champion

In 2011, Matt Holliday won the World Series as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.

2011: Appendectomy and All-Star Game Appearance

In 2011, after hitting a home run on Opening Day, Matt Holliday had an emergency appendectomy but returned just nine days later. He made his fifth MLB All-Star Game appearance and third Home Run Derby. Holliday also dealt with an unusual injury when a moth lodged itself in his ear during a game.

2011: First World Series Ring

Starting in 2011, Matt Holliday batted .435 with a .652 slugging percentage in the NLCS, winning his first World Series ring with the Cardinals.

August 8, 2012: Reached Base Streak and All-Star Selection

In 2012, Matt Holliday reached base in 41 straight starts from June 22 to August 8. He was named to the NL All-Star team as a replacement and hit the longest home run recorded at Busch Stadium, traveling 469 feet, on July 21. Holliday also had a strong performance against Cincinnati on August 26, nearly hitting for the cycle, and collected his 1,500th career hit on August 30.

2012: Controversy and Sports Personality of the Year

During the 2012 NLCS against the Giants, Matt Holliday's slide into Marco Scutaro caused controversy and potential injury. The Missouri Athletic Club still named Holliday their Sports Personality of the Year for 2012.

2013: Postseason Performance and World Series Appearance

In 2013, the Cardinals clinched the best record in the NL, giving Matt Holliday his fifth career postseason entrance. He hit a crucial home run in the NLDS against the Pirates and helped the Cardinals advance to the World Series against the Red Sox. Though the Red Sox won, Holliday had a strong postseason, hitting four home runs and 10 RBI.

2014: Continuity Of Reaching Base

Dating back to the end of 2014, Holliday's continuity of reaching base spanned 47 games.

2014: Consecutive Seasons Milestone

In 2014, Matt Holliday became the fifth player in MLB history to amass nine consecutive seasons of at least 20 home runs, 30 doubles, 75 RBI, and 80 runs scored each season.

2014: Reached Base Streak and Career Milestones

In 2014, Matt Holliday reached base in each of his first 30 home games. On June 17, he drove in his 1,000th career run. On July 19, while batting against Dan Haren, Holliday hit his 400th career double and hit a 435 feet home run for his 1,000th run scored.

2015: Reached Base Streak

In 2015, Matt Holliday began the season with a 12-game hitting streak, extending into a 45-game on-base streak, breaking Albert Pujols's National League record. His streak ended on June 2 against the Brewers after an ejection. Dating back to the end of 2014, his on-base streak spanned 47 games.

May 2022: Voted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame

In May 2022, Matt Holliday was voted into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the team.

August 2022: Inducted to the "Red Jacket Club"

In August 2022, Matt Holliday was inducted to the "Red Jacket Club", further honoring his legacy with the St. Louis Cardinals.

2024: Hall of Fame eligibility

In 2024, Matt Holliday was eligible for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, but did not receive enough votes to remain on the ballot in subsequent years.