Jackson Holliday is looked upon as one of the next faces of Major League Baseball.
Considered a prodigy of sorts, Holliday made headlines this week when the Baltimore Orioles decided to call him up to the big leagues.
Jackson Holliday getting the call to the Major Leagues 🥹
pic.twitter.com/qTWKBcN6Ir— Kent Murphy (@KentMurphy) April 11, 2024
While he’s still searching for his first hit in the Majors, the sky seems to be brighter than ever for the ultra-talented second baseman.
Jackson Holliday taking the field for the first time in the Majors 🍿 pic.twitter.com/bYFBhMbGGj
— Milb Central (@milb_central) April 10, 2024
At only 20-years-old, O’s fans are hoping Holliday will not only live up to the hype but will be staying in Baltimore for the long haul.
(Sorry Baltimore. I know you don’t even want to think about him leaving one day – but it’s possible.)
Matt Holliday is all smiles watching his son, Jackson, take BP prior to his debut. 🥹
(Via: @MLB) pic.twitter.com/6wg2bxJwhM
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 10, 2024
Regardless, Jackson is well-known for being the son of longtime big league star Matt Holliday.
In many ways, he was born to be a baseball player.
One person who caught that fact early on was none other than ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney.
An 11-year-old tweet that Olney sent back in 2013 has resurfaced, and unlike many old tweets, this one aged like fine wine…
“Matt Holliday’s son: Future All-Star,” Olney tweeted at the time.
Buster Olney all time call pic.twitter.com/SR3UcsHMGB
— Goldschmidt Happened (@GoldyHappens) April 10, 2024
When a user responded: “a little early to say that isn’t it,” Olney shot back: “I’ve seen him hit. I’ll stand by the tweet.”
Jackson Holliday is ready call the kid up @Orioles pic.twitter.com/FhkmSSyygA
— 𝙆am Brice (@kambrice1tv) April 9, 2024
Now, don’t get me wrong. No one is putting Holliday in the Hall of Fame just yet. There are a lot of things that could go sideways.
Having said that, Holliday surely looks like the real deal.
Much like Bryce Harper, he’s exceled at every single level and feels wise and mature way beyond his years. (Of course, his All-Star father has a whole lot to do with that.)
Jackson Holliday starts the double play to end the inning 🔥pic.twitter.com/YOQlcj2rOz
— Milb Central (@milb_central) April 10, 2024
During his short time in the minor leagues, Holliday batted .321 with 15 home runs and 93 RBI’s.
In two games with the Orioles, he is 0-8 with an RBI and two runs scored. He’s also shown a little nerves at second base, so let’s not make him out to be the perfect player just yet.
But still…
This is totally unacceptable from Jackson Holliday. What a fraud. The Orioles should punish him and trade him to the Cardinals for cash considerations
— Kamaka (@k4maka) April 12, 2024
What are your thoughts on Holliday as a player?
Will he live up to the hype?
Jackson Holliday’s Career
.000 OBP | .000 OPS | 100 K%
THIS is MLB’s #1 prospect? pic.twitter.com/rtyuLGJkev
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) April 10, 2024
Is there any other young player you’d rather have to build around going forward?
O’s fans: Please click away while I ask this question…
Is it a foregone conclusion that Holliday will one day end up in pinstripes???
Good to see AJ Soprano is doing well
— CaddieYard (@CaddieYard) April 10, 2024