AB | 25 |
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AVG | .2 |
OBP | .333 |
SLG | .28 |
HR | 0 |
- Full name Jackson Matthew Holliday
- Born 12/04/2003 in Austin, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Stillwater
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Drafted in the 1st round (1st overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2022 (signed for $8,190,000).
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The son of seven-time all-star and four-time Silver Slugger Matt Holliday, Jackson is a lefthanded-hitting, toolsy shortstop who significantly boosted his draft stock by getting bigger and stronger this spring. Holliday had an inconsistent performance on the showcase circuit last summer, where scouts saw him get big and aggressive with his swing and show more whiff tendencies than he did as an underclassman. Scouts with history watching Holliday believed he was simply looking to hit for power, rather than letting his developing power come naturally and he looked like his instinctual and natural hitting self this spring in Oklahoma, where he broke JT Realmuto’s national hits record. Holliday worked hard over the offseason and added plenty of strength—as well as a few inches of height—to his frame, while showing an impressive ability to drive the ball to the opposite field. He looks like a plus hitter when he is focused on the opposite field gap and willing to go the other way, instead of ripping out on his front side and trying to hunt homers like he did over the summer. Holliday still has room to add more strength to a 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame and he could grow into above-average power in the future. His tools improved across the board after his offseason in the weight room and he now shows plus running ability, above-average power and plus arm strength. In a class light on true shortstops, Holliday is the best bet of the top tier hitters in the class to stick at the position. He has solid hands and instincts, impressive athleticism and great carry and accuracy on his throws, which at times look like they are climbing into a second gear on the way to first base. He also shows a good understanding of where to position himself. Holliday is committed to Oklahoma State but has put himself in position to be one of the first players selected in the draft and has a special combination of tools, lefthanded-hitting ability, premium defensive positional value and professional bloodlines.
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BA Grade/Risk: 65/Extreme
Track Record: The son of MLB all-star Matt Holliday was set to play for his uncle Josh at Oklahoma State until he was drafted first overall by the Orioles in 2022. Holliday took classes from home this winter to work on adding strength and further refining his picturesque lefthanded swing, and he elevated himself to the top of the draft by doing so. He broke JT Realmuto's national high school hits record in the process and was recognized as BA High School Player of the Year. Holliday signed for $8.19 million--a record for a high school player--and had an impressive introduction to pro ball at the end of the summer. He walked 25 times against just 12 strikeouts, primarily against full-season competition.
Scouting Report: Holliday's draft-year improvement only made what could be an elite offensive future even clearer. He has a smooth, fluid swing that doesn't require maximum effort to create maximum bat speed, with good body awareness to make him adjustable and keep the barrel through the zone well. Holliday already boasts advanced strike-zone discipline, and the continued physical development his frame suggests is imminent could give him above-average power to go along with his plus hit tool. He handled velocity well in his pro debut, but the Orioles want him to continue overcoming expected challenges with velocity and advanced pitch shapes as he climbs the minors. Defensively, he's a true shortstop with all the skills and instincts to play the position at a plus level, with a plus arm and plus speed as well.
The Future: If Holliday ends up being the Orioles' last high first-round pick in a while, they'll be glad to have his all-star potential in the organization. He has the talent, mindset and work ethic to get there, and could be back in Low-A Delmarva to begin the 2023 season.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 60. Power: 55. Speed: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.
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Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 65/Extreme
Track Record: The son of MLB all-star Matt Holliday was set to play for his uncle Josh at Oklahoma State until he was drafted first overall by the Orioles in 2022. Holliday took classes from home this winter to work on adding strength and further refining his picturesque lefthanded swing, and he elevated himself to the top of the draft by doing so. He broke JT Realmuto's national high school hits record in the process and was recognized as BA High School Player of the Year. Holliday signed for $8.19 million--a record for a high school player--and had an impressive introduction to pro ball at the end of the summer. He walked 25 times against just 12 strikeouts, primarily against full-season competition.
Scouting Report: Holliday's draft-year improvement only made what could be an elite offensive future even clearer. He has a smooth, fluid swing that doesn't require maximum effort to create maximum bat speed, with good body awareness to make him adjustable and keep the barrel through the zone well. Holliday already boasts advanced strike-zone discipline, and the continued physical development his frame suggests is imminent could give him above-average power to go along with his plus hit tool. He handled velocity well in his pro debut, but the Orioles want him to continue overcoming expected challenges with velocity and advanced pitch shapes as he climbs the minors. Defensively, he's a true shortstop with all the skills and instincts to play the position at a plus level, with a plus arm and plus speed as well.
The Future: If Holliday ends up being the Orioles' last high first-round pick in a while, they'll be glad to have his all-star potential in the organization. He has the talent, mindset and work ethic to get there, and could be back in Low-A Delmarva to begin the 2023 season.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 60. Power: 55. Speed: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60. -
BA Grade/Risk: 65/Extreme
Track Record: The son of MLB all-star Matt Holliday was set to play for his uncle Josh at Oklahoma State until he was drafted first overall by the Orioles in 2022. Holliday took classes from home this winter to work on adding strength and further refining his picturesque lefthanded swing, and he elevated himself to the top of the draft by doing so. He broke JT Realmuto's national high school hits record in the process and was recognized as BA High School Player of the Year. Holliday signed for $8.19 million--a record for a high school player--and had an impressive introduction to pro ball at the end of the summer. He walked 25 times against just 12 strikeouts, primarily against full-season competition.
Scouting Report: Holliday's draft-year improvement only made what could be an elite offensive future even clearer. He has a smooth, fluid swing that doesn't require maximum effort to create maximum bat speed, with good body awareness to make him adjustable and keep the barrel through the zone well. Holliday already boasts advanced strike-zone discipline, and the continued physical development his frame suggests is imminent could give him above-average power to go along with his plus hit tool. He handled velocity well in his pro debut, but the Orioles want him to continue overcoming expected challenges with velocity and advanced pitch shapes as he climbs the minors. Defensively, he's a true shortstop with all the skills and instincts to play the position at a plus level, with a plus arm and plus speed as well.
The Future: If Holliday ends up being the Orioles' last high first-round pick in a while, they'll be glad to have his all-star potential in the organization. He has the talent, mindset and work ethic to get there, and could be back in Low-A Delmarva to begin the 2023 season.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 60. Power: 55. Speed: 60. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60. -
BA Grade: 65/Extreme
August Update: The son of seven-time all-star and four-time Silver Slugger Matt Holliday, Jackson is a lefthanded-hitting, toolsy shortstop who significantly boosted his draft stock by getting bigger and stronger this spring. Holliday had an inconsistent performance on the showcase circuit last summer, where scouts saw him get big and aggressive with his swing and show more whiff tendencies than he did as an underclassman. Scouts with history watching Holliday believed he was simply looking to hit for power, rather than letting his developing power come naturally and he looked like his instinctual and natural hitting self this spring in Oklahoma, where he broke JT Realmuto's national hits record. Holliday worked hard over the offseason and added plenty of strength—as well as a few inches of height—to his frame, while showing an impressive ability to drive the ball to the opposite field. He looks like a plus hitter when he is focused on the opposite field gap and willing to go the other way, instead of ripping out on his front side and trying to hunt homers like he did over the summer. Holliday still has room to add more strength to a 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame and he could grow into above-average power in the future. His tools improved across the board after his offseason in the weight room and he now shows plus running ability, above-average power and plus arm strength. In a class light on true shortstops, Holliday is the best bet of the top tier hitters in the class to stick at the position. He has solid hands and instincts, impressive athleticism and great carry and accuracy on his throws, which at times look like they are climbing into a second gear on the way to first base. He also shows a good understanding of where to position himself. Holliday was selected with the first overall pick and signed for $8,190,000. He has a special combination of tools, lefthanded-hitting ability, premium defensive positional value and professional bloodlines.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 60. Power: 55. Run: 60. Field: 55. Arm: 60.