The Orioles finally ripped the Band-Aid off, calling up second baseman Jackson Holliday last week to put an end to the question of when they would add baseball’s consensus top prospect to their major league roster.
The drill had been repeated so frequently it largely lost its mojo. “Now batting, Jackson Holliday …” followed by fans pushed forward in their seats, cellphone cameras at the ready, awaiting the inevitable: Jackson Holliday’s first major league hit.
As 35,085 fans rose to their feet for a roaring ovation, the weight was finally lifted off Jackson Holliday's shoulders. His dad -- former All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday -- stood in the front row at Camden Yards and clapped.
William Contreras and the Brewers take on Jackson Holliday and the Orioles on April 14, 2024 Jackson Holliday, whom the Orioles drafted with the No. 1 pick in 2022, was called up from their Triple-A team on Tuesday.
It didn't take long for a former Baltimore Orioles player to find his next team after being designated for assignment following the promotion of their top prospect.
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Orioles general manager Mike Elias faces a fascinating challenge in the coming weeks and months. His farm system is overflowing with hitting prospects who look increasingly ready for the major leagues
The Baltimore Orioles have been bringing up a lot of talent from their farm system and are seeing instant rewards. The Orioles called up rookie Jackson Holliday recently and he got his first hit at a crucial moment.
Jackson Holliday delivered his first big league hit in the seventh inning, then scored the tiebreaking run to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Jackson Holliday delivered his first big league hit in the seventh inning, then scored the tiebreaking run to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.