The Baltimore Orioles are set to call up top-ranked prospect Jackson Holliday, a 20-year-old infielder who was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 amateur draft. The son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, Jackson has impressed with a .333 batting average, two home runs, and five doubles in a short stint with Triple-A Norfolk this season.
The timing of Holliday’s call-up ensures that he will receive a full year of service time in the major leagues. If he remains in the majors for the rest of the season and achieves certain accolades, the Orioles could receive an extra draft pick in the future. As the game’s top-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Holliday is expected to make a significant impact on the team.
The Orioles are coming off a successful season in which they won the AL East and had standout performances from young players like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman. With the addition of Holliday, who is the latest star to emerge from their farm system, the Orioles are poised for continued success. In their recent game against the Red Sox, they secured a 7-1 victory, showcasing their talent and potential for the season ahead.
