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Holliday break's over: Tides slugger swats a pair

MLB's No. 1 prospect goes deep twice in return to second base
@benweinrib
July 20, 2024

Jackson Holliday's All-Star break was quite a restorative one. MLB's top prospect had just spent three weeks solely as a designated hitter following an injured list stint due to left elbow inflammation and got a chance to return home. After wrapping up Triple-A Norfolk's series in Memphis, he watched his

Holliday, DomĂ­nguez trade Triple-A taters

Top O's, Yankees prospects show the future of the AL East is strong
@JoeTrezz
June 8, 2024

You can expect to see this in the American League East for years to come. It's easy to foresee Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday and Yankees top prospect Jasson Domínguez having plenty of head-to-head matchups in one of MLB's most competitive divisions going forward. This weekend they competed against one

Holliday back in the swing of things with Tides

MLB's top prospect homers for first time since his Triple-A return
@JoeTrezz
May 9, 2024

The Orioles sent Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A to get everyday at-bats so he could find his swing, the idea being that if all went according to plan, MLB's top prospect would return to Baltimore in short order. More nights like Wednesday, and that day might approach quickly.

Get ready to declare an MLB Holliday! 

Baseball's No. 1 prospect is headed to Orioles for debut
April 9, 2024

The Jackson Holliday era is set to begin in Baltimore. The Orioles called up the 20-year-old infielder, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 overall prospect, from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. To make room on the roster for Holliday, infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp was designated for assignment. Holliday, who will be the first O's

Holliday aims to power up ... and connects for Tides

MLB's No. 1 prospect swats his second leadoff homer in four games
@benweinrib
April 3, 2024

Jackson Holliday felt good entering Triple-A Norfolk’s series against Charlotte on Tuesday. It was a balmy 79 degrees at first pitch with the wind blowing out, and MLB’s No. 1 prospect had a fun batting practice at Truist Field, one of the best hitters' ballparks in the Minors. He had

Holliday leads off season opener with a home run

MLB's top prospect needed just 4 pitches to do damage for Tides
@MavalloneMiLB
March 29, 2024

That's No. 1 for No. 1. Jackson Holliday served notice his torrid Spring Training with the Orioles was no mirage. MLB's top overall prospect needed just four pitches to make an impact, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a 103 mph homer that ignited an offensive onslaught.

Must-see matchups we'll see at Spring Breakout

Ranking the 10 best prospect showdowns expected this weekend
@SamDykstraMiLB
March 14, 2024

Some of the best Spring Training matchups don’t come in the Cactus or Grapefruit League. They’re on the backfields, where prospects square off away from the bright lights and sharpen their tools against each other as they work to be the future stars of the game. This year, Spring Breakout

Offseason's no Holliday for baseball's top prospect

Orioles phenom uses elaborate home workout center to prepare
@benweinrib
January 31, 2024

When you're the No. 1 prospect in baseball, what's a day in your life like during the offseason? Well, Jackson Holliday is no regular prospect -- even in the storied history of top prospects. Holliday, the first pick in the 2022 Draft by the Orioles, is the son of seven-time

Holliday, Mayo highlight baseball's best-ranked system

Baltimore's top prospects look to keep the Orioles soaring
@JoeTrezz
November 16, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Baltimore Orioles.

The inaugural MiLB Awards Show results

Holliday, Thorpe, Caminero, Salas honored for 2023 season
October 2, 2023

The inaugural MiLB Awards Show aired on MLB Network on Monday night, with a lot of hardware getting handed out. Miss the show? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got you covered. Here’s a rundown of the finalists for each award and who walked away with the wins. Minor League Hitting Prospect

Holliday tops Minor League hitters in 2023

Baseball's No. 1 prospect climbed four levels of Orioles systeam
October 2, 2023

The No. 1 pick in the Draft always has a lot of expectations heaped upon them. Like it or not, the spotlight on that prospect always burns brighter, with intense scrutiny from the get-go. Jackson Holliday clearly doesn't mind having all eyes on him, and the harshest critics have to

Norfolk vs. OKC in Triple-A National Championship

Orioles, Dodgers talent clash for crown at the Minors' highest level
@Kelsie_Heneghan
September 29, 2023

LAS VEGAS -- At Triple-A, the only constant is change. With hundreds of transactions a season, the roster can be a revolving door. But when a club is a part of one of the best farm systems in baseball, it’s a lot of top prospects replacing top prospects. As affiliates

Who will be MiLB Hitting Prospect of the Year?

O's Holliday, Dodgers' Busch, Rays' Caminero finalists for award
@SamDykstraMiLB
September 24, 2023

The nominations continue. Last week, we announced the three finalists for the MiLB Pitching Prospect of the Year. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to the batters, with three Hitting Prospect of the Year candidates. These finalists were determined by MLB Pipeline staff, which considered many worthy performers from

Tides ride latest Holliday bash to victory

MLB's top-ranked prospect homers, plates four runs in cycle bid
@brendan_samson
September 23, 2023

Jackson Holliday's expeditious rise through the Minors made its fourth stop of the season on Sept. 5, when he was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk. And for the fourth time, his talent is evident. Baseball's No. 1 prospect has tallied seven multihit performances in 17 games with the Tides, his most

The 2023 High-A All-Stars and award winners

Orioles' Holliday, Yankees' Thorpe primed for more accolades
@brendan_samson
September 20, 2023

Award season is in full swing in the Minors. On Wednesday, Minor League Baseball announced the High-A end-of-season award winners and All-Star rosters, as voted on by the managers of the three leagues. In the Midwest League, MVP went to Twins outfielder Kala'i Rosario, Ian Bedell of the Cardinals locked

Tides turn, Holliday knocks first Triple-A homer

Baseball's No. 1 prospect gets aboard four times in slugfest win
@benweinrib
September 14, 2023

In a year full of milestones, Jackson Holliday can cross one more accomplishment off his list: his first Triple-A home run. MLB's No. 1 prospect went deep for the first time with Norfolk in Thursday's 12-10 win over Memphis at Harbor Park. The solo homer was part of an offensive

Tides roll in: Holliday heading to Norfolk (source)

MLB's top prospect will be ascending to his fourth level of the year
September 3, 2023

Jackson Holliday is one step closer to the Major Leagues. The 19-year-old middle infielder, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 prospect, is expected to be promoted to Triple-A Norfolk this coming week, a source confirmed to MLB.com. Holliday has played at three Minor League levels in 2023 and has torn them all

Road to The Show™: Prospects' postseason push

Holliday, Salas among biggest names impacting playoff picture
@Gerard_Gilberto
August 29, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. While many clubs are battling for the final postseason spots, others have already booked their playoff tickets with

Baysox basher: Holliday racks up five-hit game

MLB's top prospect equals career high for third time this season
@brendan_samson
August 11, 2023

Just yesterday, MLB Pipeline dropped its new Top 100 prospects re-rank and once again, Jackson Holliday found his name at No. 1.

Hit, run, wallop: Holliday's skill on display for Bowie

MLB's No. 1 prospect draws rave reviews from Double-A skipper
@benweinrib
August 6, 2023

Jackson Holliday put up his best game yet at Double-A Bowie on Saturday. The shortstop went 4-for-5 with a home run and a pair of infield singles in a 9-4 win over Portland -- all as the youngest player in the Eastern League at 19 years old.

The Road to The Show™: July promotions

Holliday, Merrill among prospects starting strong at next level
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 25, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There's typically a boom of promotions at the end of the first half of the Minor League season

Holliday celebrates first full week in Bowie with HR

MLB's No. 1 prospect swats Double-A tater, going deep at 4th level
@brendan_samson
July 23, 2023

The phrase “on the fast track to the Majors” is commonly used to describe prospects who are rapidly rising through a system. While that term may work in most cases, it just doesn’t seem sufficient when talking about Jackson Holliday. The No. 1 prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline was

Holliday hit parade taking Baysox by storm

MLB's No. 1 prospect compiles five hits in first two Double-A games
@memheller
July 15, 2023

New team, same old Jackson Holliday. With his promotion to Double-A Bowie during the All-Star break, the Orioles’ top prospect has moved up two levels since the start of the season. The extra pressure of Double-A ball doesn't seem to bother him, though, as the standout has racked up five

Bowie preparing to celebrate a new Holliday

Baseball's top overall prospect reportedly headed to Double-A
July 9, 2023

In the early days of Spring Training, Jackson Holliday made his goal for the 2023 season clear: Reach the Double-A level. Now, that’s about to happen -- and it’s still only mid-July. The Orioles are promoting Holliday from High-A Aberdeen to Double-A Bowie, according to a team source, continuing the

Holliday fireworks roll on with another 5-hit game

Baseball's top prospect perfect at plate in IronBirds' slugfest win
July 6, 2023

The Orioles saw the fruits of their development labor again Wednesday with Top 100 prospects Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg helping deliver a win over the Yankees in the big league lineup. And the best may still be yet to come. Namely, baseball's No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Jackson