Orioles Prospect Jackson Holliday Heads to the Majors

The Baltimore Orioles are promoting Jackson Holliday, the top prospect in the MLB, to the majors. Despite his stellar performance in spring training, Holliday started the season with Triple-A Norfolk Tides, quickly proving his value by hitting .333 with two homers and a 1.077 OPS in nine games. At just 20 years old, Holliday has excelled at every minor league level, showcasing skills reminiscent of former MLB star and his father, Matt Holliday.

The Big Stage Awaits

Holliday's ascent from a 'potential first-rounder' to 'baseball's best prospect' has been meteoric. With a natural talent for hitting and exceptional defense, he's often compared to Troy Tulowitzki. The Orioles aim to deploy Holliday's left-handed swing primarily against right-handed pitchers, positioning him at second base or elsewhere in the infield as needed.

A New Era in Service Time

The Orioles' decision aligns with MLB rule changes that discourage service time manipulation. If Holliday clinches Rookie of the Year, Baltimore won't gain draft compensation but could earn an added year of control should he rank top two in the voting.

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