Jackson Holliday entered the MLB season as one of the most exciting top prospects in the sport. The former No. 1 overall pick displayed signs of stardom in spring training and many fans expected him to become an instant star with the Baltimore Orioles. When Holliday was promoted to the big leagues, though, things did not go according to plan.
Holliday slashed just .059/.111/.059/.170 across 10 games played at the big league level. He struggled mightily, leading the Orioles to demote him to Triple-A. Holliday recently discussed his unfortunate start to his MLB career, via Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.
“It comes with a lot, being the No. 1 prospect, going up there and having all sorts of other stuff to deal with,” Holliday said. “I don’t think that’s the reason I struggled, but it was a lot. To be able to go up there and experience the 0-for, or 1-for-whatever, I don’t think there’s any bad takeaway from that. I think it’s all part of learning. I don’t think it’s a bad thing.
“I think it can always be looked at as a good start to learning how to fail, because this game is the worst sometimes. To be able to go up there and fail at a high level, in the long run, I think will be very beneficial for me and my career.”
Holliday still has a bright future without question. The Orioles still consider him to be a crucial piece to the puzzle moving forward. Sometimes young players struggle, even top prospects. At the end of the day, baseball is an incredibly challenging game.
But O's fans should still remain confident in Holliday's future.
Jackson Holliday's high-ceiling
Holliday is the Orioles top prospect for good reason. He is a middle infielder who can hit for power and contact while fielding his position at a respectable level. He bats left-handed and can take the ball to all fields.
Holliday also features the ability to steal bases. He's a well-rounded prospect who Baltimore has high hopes for.
His father, Matt Holliday, was an MLB All-Star. Jackson grew up around the game and learned from watching some of the best players in the sport.
Matt Holliday will be able to provide Jackson with tremendous advice given his MLB experience.
Orioles' 2024 season
Baltimore currently holds a 37-20 record in 2024. The Orioles trail the New York Yankees by three games in the American League East. New York has performed well to begin the season, but the O's are certainly still afloat in the division.
Baltimore features a young core of stars led by Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson. The hope, of course, is that Jackson Holliday can re-join them soon.
Baltimore features legitimate World Series potential. They would benefit from adding another starting pitcher or two ahead of the trade deadline. Nevertheless, the talent and ceiling is present for this ball club.
The Orioles will look to continue climbing the standings in a Monday clash with the Toronto Blue Jays.
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