The moment Orioles fans have been waiting for has come. News broke on Twitter late on April 9 that the Orioles were calling up Jackson Holliday, the game’s consensus No. 1 prospect.
The Orioles shared the moment Holliday got the news:
As Holliday gets set to make his major league debut, here’s a look back at some of our interviews with and about the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Potential Orioles Draft Pick Jackson Holliday: Going No. 1 Would Be ‘Very Special’
Before the 2022 MLB Draft, PressBox talked with Jackson Holliday about what it would mean to be selected No. 1 overall by the Orioles, how his father, seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, has influenced him on the field and off, and more. [Read the full story.]
Pipeline Primer: Orioles Prospect Jackson Holliday
Last season, PressBox talked with Orioles minor league manager Felipe Alou Jr. and Stillwater High School baseball coach Jimmy Harris about Jackson Holliday and what sets him apart. [Read the full story.]
Keith Law: Orioles INF Jackson Holliday Has Chance To Be ‘Very Productive Right Away’
Back in February, The Athletic’s Keith Law had this to say about #Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday: “I would guess within a year or two we would be talking about him as one of the 10, 15 best players in the American League. I think he’s that advanced.” [Read the full story.]
MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis: ‘Really Can’t Go Overboard’ On Expectations For Jackson Holliday
MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis on Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday: “Nothing he does this year would shock me.” [Read the full story.]
See Also:
• Reaction To Orioles Calling Up Jackson Holliday
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