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Orioles Take Jackson Holliday With No. 1 Pick in MLB Draft

Another second generation baseball prospect is entering MLB.

Seven time All-Star Matt Holliday’s son, Jackson Holliday, is headed to the Orioles with pick No. 1 in the 2022 MLB Draft.

In his 15-year career, Matt Holliday played for four different teams, mainly the Cardinals and Rockies, and hit 316 home runs with an .889 OPS. He is currently a volunteer assistant coach for Oklahoma State’s baseball team, mainly working with offensive development and outfield play.

Jackson is a high school shortstop out of Stillwater, Oklahoma who is committed to play at Oklahoma State with his father if he chooses not to sign.