The Baltimore Orioles made infielder Jackson Holliday the No. 1 pick in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Since that day, all he has done is rake: he still hasn’t found a single level that has represented a huge challenge for him.
The most amazing thing of all is that he is just 19 years old as of Thursday: he will turn 20 in the offseason, and he has already mastered the Complex League, Single-A, High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A.
Well, you could argue that according to wRC+, he could use some more seasoning in Triple-A Norfolk (109 wRC+, which is slightly above-average), but he has more than held his own everywhere he has played.
His first full professional season is now in the books, and it has been huge from a statistical standpoint.
“He’s the No. 1 prospect for a reason. From Single-A to Triple-A, Jackson Holliday’s first full season in pro ball was something special,” MLB tweeted, with a graphic showing Holliday’s numbers.
He’s the No. 1 prospect for a reason.
From Single-A to Triple-A, Jackson Holliday’s first full season in pro ball was something special. 👀 pic.twitter.com/gsRyhFIMl3
— MLB (@MLB) September 28, 2023
He hit .323 with a .442 on-base percentage.
Those numbers are truly special in a world that prioritizes power over contact and on-base skills.
He scored a whopping 113 runs and drove in 75, with 24 stolen bases, 30 doubles, and 12 home runs.
Scouts believe that Holliday’s game power will increase as soon as he fills out his physique.
It’s scary to think about his potential because he currently projects as a .300 hitter with 25-steals potential and .400 OBP ceiling.
If he can go from 12-15 homers per season to 20-25, he has MVP potential.
Even if his power stalls and he gets stuck in that 12-15-homer range, he will be an All-Star.
Holliday is a big candidate to make the Orioles out of camp next year, and it will be a special ride.
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