Baseball's top prospect, Jackson Holliday, has made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles, marking a significant milestone in his career. Holliday, who is just 20 years old, has been a standout player in Triple-A, showcasing impressive stats over 10 games, including a batting average of .333, an OPS of 1.077, 2 home runs, 5 doubles, 12 walks, and 18 runs. His performance has not only drawn attention from fans and analysts but has also set high expectations for his major league performance, batting 9th in his debut. Reggie Jackson, another prominent figure in baseball, discussed his departure from the Yankees in an interview, expressing his views on the Oakland A's situation, highlighting his disappointment and embarrassment for the city. Meanwhile, other players like Davis Wendzel are also making their MLB debuts, and the Norfolk Tides have been noted for their exceptional talent pool, including having six of the top 10 prospects in a recent ranking. Tony Kemp was DFA'd to make room for Holliday, showing the high expectations placed on the young player.
Tony Kemp, who was DFA’d to make room for Jackson Holliday, had this to say in response. Nothing but respect! 👏 https://t.co/UjjuCFJ1RZ
Matt Holliday is taking it all in before Jackson's debut in Boston 🧡 https://t.co/KGuO3LUy7F
Tony Kemp shares Jackson Holliday story after Orioles' top prospect replaces him on roster https://t.co/sa9ZAZ5xsV
After getting DFA'd for Jackson Holliday earlier today, @tonykemp posted "Go get em’ kid!" to Jackson. Nothing but respect 🤝 https://t.co/P4HsPPVw1v
Couple Jackson Holliday BP swings from Fenway 💪 (📽️ via @GeoffPontesBA ) https://t.co/cOgQ8ezWns
Holliday signing for fans #orioles https://t.co/61d7dse6tc
Do his baseball card next @J_Holliday7 https://t.co/CckcMkeIXB
Tony Kemp was just DFA'd for Jackson Holliday. This is his response. There's a reason Kemp is respected across baseball. This is pretty freaking cool, if you ask me. https://t.co/OdH8wEfDe4
The Orioles DFA'd Tony Kemp to make room for Jackson Holliday, but Kemp is still pumped to see Holliday get his shot https://t.co/Zql7JkVTHr
Jackson Holliday said he set a goal when he was drafted of being in the big leagues in 2 years - which he acknowledged was “crazy” for a HS kid to do. He beat that timetable: 21 months. https://t.co/YT8WstWHUR
Jackson Holliday is in the building! (Via: @MLB) https://t.co/GQrbA92GD4
Baseball's No. 1 prospect will make his MLB debut against the Red Sox tonight at Fenway Park. https://t.co/0pNrmRtVvk
This kid is making his MLB debut tonight 😳 https://t.co/Dfokhtlro2
Here we go. Holliday’s debut, batting ninth and playing second base. An infield of draftees: Mountcastle, Holliday, Henderson, Westburg and Rutschman. And an OF of 2 homegrown and a former Rule 5. DH O’Hearn only one of 9 to have played in MLB for another org. https://t.co/1pLpKpXkDh
Holliday batting 9th #orioles https://t.co/4KHfsRlEe2
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NEW POD - Jackson Holliday is a big leaguer; no one is surprised, but that doesn't meant we shouldn't marvel at how quickly this all happened - Gerrit Cole speaks on arm injuries = we listen - Grifol/Grossman too focused to watch the eclipse 😤 - and more! https://t.co/BdeL6GOz3D
Robin Yount. Alex Rodriguez. Jackson Holliday? ⚾ The Orioles' top prospect is set to join an impressive list of stars who made their debuts against the Red Sox, writes @jtomase 🔽 https://t.co/csG1h8MvRE
Podcast https://t.co/KdjrMseLis Jackson Holliday gets called up to big leagues; MLB's injury crisis; @PaulHembo talks Volpe, Altuve pursuit of 3,000 hits, Strasburg legacy; @Kurkjian talks Yankees, Guardians, Marlins, pitching injuries.
During his first pro season in 2022 at age 18, the walks to strikeout ratio spoke volumes about Jackson Holliday's potential, even if he didn't yet tear it up at Delmarva in a small sample. But greatness was in his future. https://t.co/oTCMLxprhj
"Tony (Kemp) was nothing but gracious, there's a reason he's a multiple Roberto Clemente nominee guy" @MelanieLynneN credits Tony Kemp for gracefully making way for super-prospect @J_Holliday7 ▶️ https://t.co/FoOe9ToVz5 https://t.co/MpEBoFazrh
Welcome Jackson Holliday to Birdland! What took so long? What are reasonable expectations? Where will he bat? Which prospect is next? Does it matter @Ravens rarely pick up 5th yr option? @DSzymborski @MBordick on O's @1TimMurray @TonyPauline and @jonas_shaffer Ravens/draft https://t.co/mF8dmgykIy
No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday makes his MLB debut at Fenway tonight. Holliday has hit 2 home runs in 10 games in Triple-A... Do you think there's value on o10.5? 👀 https://t.co/TGu2AkaZdX
Jackson Holliday playing ⚾️ at 3 years old is wild! 📹: @SportsDenver https://t.co/xqmCefRGHP
Ray’s Ramblings: The Second Coming Has Arrived - Jackson Holliday! Ceddanne Rafaela, Spencer Arrighetti, Castillo/Kirby, Luzardo, McKenzie, Ober and more... https://t.co/Q8d7pNVF3A #mlb #baseball #fantasybaseball https://t.co/p2mEpdJDaC
If Jackson Holliday wins the rookie-of-the-year award, the Orioles will do something that’s never been done. I wrote about it last month! https://t.co/lKwniLJc4a
This kid is now a Major Leaguer https://t.co/EuPE7AUB0w
This kid is now a major leaguer https://t.co/EuPE7AUB0w
Adorable childhood video of a young Jackson Holliday resurfaces ahead of his Baltimore Orioles debut showing baseball's top prospect flashing his budding skills with All-Star dad Matt https://t.co/eJcbj1XYK4 https://t.co/xnB3gDYwXh
Top 100 prospects named Jackson 1. Jackson Holliday: MLB Debut with @Orioles 2. Jackson Chourio: @Brewers OF 12. Jackson Jobe: No. 2 pitching prospect in baseball 17. Jackson Merrill: @Padres OF Major League Baseball's Jackson Era is HERE. https://t.co/8McDd2Vj9E
I activated the wonder twin powers to team up with @JeffPassan and break down every angle of the promotion of the top prospect in baseball: Jackson Holliday. Why now? How good will he be? Can the O’s get a PPI pick? Who’s the next call-up for Baltimore? https://t.co/ip09lWVAiE
Rangers column: On Davis Wendzel's long & winding road https://t.co/b6bfoZSkOC
Pretty remarkable how fast this is happening for someone at age 20. Career AAA plate app's -- Gunnar 295 PAs batting .288/.390/.504/.894 Adley 238 PAs batting .295/.399/.480/.879 Holliday 147 PAs batting .291/.429/.470/.899
The 2024 draft cycle is getting fun. Baseball America draft expert @CarlosACollazo is answering your questions beginning at 2 p.m. ET Have a question? You can submit it HERE ⬇️ https://t.co/qYJjkHlyey
Until last night, the @NorfolkTides boasted the No. 1 prospect in baseball. But even with Jackson Holliday jumping to the majors, this is still a loaded team. They are still the No. 1 the most talented team in the minors https://t.co/GfatCcZUnM
Top of the Order: It’s Holliday Season in Baltimore https://t.co/xcVcAkfXWF
It's a Holliday...at least in Baltimore today...Jackson style...Happy Jackson Holliday debut day... #Orioles #mlb #rookies @CBSSports @TheAthletic @SIRIUSXM @FantasyAlarm
What they’re saying about Jackson Holliday’s promotion and Orioles’ 7-1 win over Red Sox https://t.co/rWsW54RBAD
hilarious Jackson Holliday thing is that his 1.077 OPS currently ranks 6th on the Norfolk Tides
Action Jackson! On Friday this season's top two prospects will own the #MLB stage - Jackson Holliday's (#Orioles) home debut, with Jackson Chourio (MIL) in town. Both will spend this whole season playing at just 20 years old. #Birdland
MLB world reacts to Jackson Holliday news https://t.co/mb9Lv8KWjj https://t.co/Gu7JM6CYB0
The sport's top prospect is headed to the big leagues https://t.co/x76dMVVUwc https://t.co/a4iS32GjeQ
“I’m embarrassed for baseball. I feel terrible for the city.” — Reggie Jackson on the Oakland A’s situation. No surprise, Reggie brought it! LISTEN: Apple: https://t.co/YUScvSqLLO Spotify: https://t.co/FLSKqeg2Ws WATCH: https://t.co/0cP3Of6wWW https://t.co/SEg5y1AjWX
Jackson Holliday AL ROY. Matt Hollidays son. https://t.co/PDK08SNMyi
It may not happen at the outset, but we could see it shortly. Batting first - Jackson Holliday Batting second - Adley Rutschman Batting third - Gunnar Henderson Two 1/1 picks at top and the last three No. 1 prospects in baseball. Could be fun I guess.
This kid makes his MLB debut tomorrow https://t.co/oGXNBsZAEI
Jackson Holliday’s (final?) line at Triple-A this season: .333/.482/.595 (1.077) in 56 PA 12 BB to 8 K 10 total games played https://t.co/sJsh9rSGw0
Jackson Holliday in 10 Triple-A games this season before being called up: 14-for-42 (.333), 2 HR, 5 2B, 12 BB, 18 R, 1.077 OPS https://t.co/l2kdQneidA
Holliday went 1-for-4 with a double tonight. In 10 games has hit .333/.482/.595/1.077 with 5 doubles, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, 12 BB and 8 strikeouts. Playing very good D, controlling zone, pop ever increasing and is 4-for-10 vs. LHP. O's have seen enough. It's time.
Over 9 games with the Norfolk Tides, Holliday slashed .342/.490/.605 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. Against LHP he went 3-7 with a 1.375 OPS. It’s time. https://t.co/tINNACedgI
Over 9 games with the Norfolk Tides, Holliday slashes .342/.490/.605 with 2 HR and 9 RBI. Against LHP he went 3-7 with a 1.375 OPS. It’s time. https://t.co/tINNACedgI
Welcome to The Show, Davis Wendzel! #StraightUpTX https://t.co/C6CMUF3Hy8
The Hot Sheet ranks hottest prospects in baseball every week. Today, @NorfolkTides had six of the top 10. We've literally never seen that before. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/2sypMkKzYQ
Davis Wendzel is making his MLB debut tonight for the Rangers! Davis speaks on getting the call up to The Show. @Rangers | #StraightUpTX | @BallySports 📺 https://t.co/JUEKEuqMUA
To the best of our collective memory, we’ve never had the top four players on a Prospect Hot Sheet all come from the same team ... *Enter the 2024 @NorfolkTides 😏* https://t.co/o89RNOeMib https://t.co/W8sFw0IHmH
In my latest @MLBPipeline Newsletter, I discuss how Jackson Holliday & Paul Skenes are big league ready already, plus more. Newsletter: https://t.co/LzyABdIj3i Sign up to get our newsletter emailed to you weekly: https://t.co/TCW0nYvAV8 https://t.co/QIq9O9Ac9k
Former Baylor star Davis Wendzel is making his big-league debut tonight for the Rangers. He’s playing 3B and batting seventh. Shea Langeliers will get the start behind the plate for Oakland, and Cody Bradford will be on the mound tomorrow for Texas. #SicEm https://t.co/zDjEpoToZS
Reggie Jackson @mroctober joined @JoelSherman & @JonHeyman on The Show this week. Mr. October talks about why his time with the Yankees ended in the front office. https://t.co/9L7OJOVJwD
Midday Mailbag: When will Jackson Holliday come up? https://t.co/b4eFAagjtO
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Jackson Holliday so far in Class AAA 9 games 18 runs 11 walks 8 strikeouts .342/.490/.605 He is considered to be the best 23-under player in professional baseball by a number of rival evaluators.
‘The Show’ Episode 96: Reggie Jackson Talks A’s ‘Embarrassment’ to MLB, Yankees’ Ending https://t.co/6Jf0gDwaSu https://t.co/RJk5HrjD1N
On the latest episode of The Show: @Joelsherman1 & @JonHeyman chat with Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson @mroctober. Reggie talks about the A's moving from Oakland. Apple: https://t.co/Y6BWLAbrhJ Spotify: https://t.co/skr6tkddDT https://t.co/ixJr1q2Q5y
Mr. October explains here why he’s no longer a Yankee. “We couldn’t get on the same wavelength.” Reggie also goes blow by blow on his 3-pitch, 3-HR WS game. Great interview! LISTEN: Apple: https://t.co/YUScvSqLLO Spotify: https://t.co/FLSKqeg2Ws WATCH: https://t.co/0cP3Of6wWW https://t.co/uu0oRlHeWH
Reggie Jackson joined "The Show" to talk his exit from the Yankees here. Also Astros, Aaron, A's anger, 3-HR WS game, more. Jon and I discussed the pitching injury epidemic. LISTEN: Apple: https://t.co/SOaqJJnRkO Spotify: https://t.co/snA5gWEQ3h WATCH: https://t.co/PeuxC17wbw https://t.co/wWv63hoeV0