BALTIMORE — Jackson Holliday was caught on camera slipping on a Baltimore Orioles jersey and he wore the cap over his long, sandy blonde hair, grinning broadly as the cameras clicked away.
He was able to smile, and boy did he. The high schooler aged 18 and the No. The contract signed Wednesday by the No. 1 draft pick in 2022 with an $8.19million signing bonus.
Holliday, a former All-Star Matt Holliday’s son, is a skilled fielding shortstop with an impressive swing from the right side. Camden Yards had not been visited by Holliday before. Many years ago, he was accompanied by his father, who was an outfielder for the team, as he shagged fly ball during batting practice. St. Louis Cardinals.
Jackson will soon be able to return as a member the Orioles if he has his way.
Holliday stated, “I want to get up here as quickly as possible.” I’d love to continue playing well and come out looking hot. My goal is to stay in the game for at least two years. Although it is a lofty goal, I believe that I can accomplish it.”
Holliday might be able to get drafted if his gene pool is worth something. Matt Holliday was drafted seventh round in 1998 after graduating high school. It took six years for him to reach the big leagues. Jackson can benefit from his guidance and experience.
Matt Holliday explained that the main thing that separates professional baseball players from amateurs is the little things. “We only talked about the hard work and the sacrifices it takes to get there.
Scott Boras was the agent who negotiated the deal on Jackson’s behalf.
As a senior at Stillwater High, Oklahoma, Holliday hit.685 and had 29 doubles, six triples and 17 home runs. He also had 79 RBIs. He stole 30 bases and scored an additional 74 runs.
All this made Mike Elias, Baltimore’s general manager, decide to make Holliday – whom he described as a “five tool shortstop” – the third highest overall pick in Orioles history after Ben McDonald (1989). Adley Rutschman (2019). The value of the slot was $8,846,900.
Elias stated that this was a historic and exciting moment for the franchise, as well as for Jackson. “I couldn’t be more positive and confident about Jackson Holliday’s partnership with the Baltimore Orioles.”
Holliday practiced batting with the Orioles prior to their Tampa Bay game. Then, he prepared for a trip at the team’s training facility in Sarasota.
Holliday explained, “It’s been quite a while since my last time on the field of baseball. I’m excited to get back there and compete,”
Holliday may one day be the Orioles’ starting shortstop. Cal Ripken Jr., a highly regarded high school kid who was drafted by Orioles, once held that position.
Holliday stated, “It’s an honour to be in the organization and to play a role that he played so long,” “I hope to get here and be able to play shortstop for quite a while.”