Jackson Holliday is a rising American professional baseball infielder for the Baltimore Orioles. Born December 4, 2003, he was selected by the Orioles as the first overall in the 2022 MLB Draft, offering him a record $8.19 million signing bonus. Holliday made his MLB debut in 2024.
Holliday grew up in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and started playing baseball there. He performed well in high school with a remarkable .685 batting average and a national record of 89 hits in a season. He earned the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award and an ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove for his exceptional performance. Holliday started his professional career in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League and quickly moved through the minor leagues with teams like the Delmarva Shorebirds and the Norfolk Tides. In April 2024, he was promoted to the MLB.
Who are the parents of Jackson Holliday?
Jackson Holliday is the son of Matt and Leslee Holliday. He comes from a baseball-loving family. Matt is a former Major League Baseball player and a seven-time All-Star. Jackson's younger brother, Ethan, is also a baseball player. He represents Stillwater High School and is committed to playing college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Jackson's uncle Josh Holliday is the head baseball coach at Oklahoma State.
Matt Holliday and his wife Leslee met on a blind date in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1999, while Matt was home for the offseason and Leslee was an OSU undergraduate. They married on December 30, 2000, and have four children - Jackson, Ethan, Reed, and Gracyn.
Jackson Holliday father
Matthew Holliday, the father of Jackson Holliday, was born on January 15, 1980. He is a retired MLB left fielder who played with the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees. Matt won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011. He was selected for the All-Star team seven times, won four Silver Slugger Awards as one of the best hitters, and earned a National League batting title.
In 2007, he was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Over his career, he hit over .300 in eight seasons, hit 300 home runs, and achieved over 2,000 hits.
Jackson Holliday mother
Leslee Holliday is the mother of Jackson Holliday. The Holliday family is devout Christians as Leslee leads Bible studies for athletes' wives.
What is the nationality of Jackson Holliday’s parents?
Matt and Leslee Holliday hold American nationality. The family has lived in various places, including Austin, Texas, and South Florida due to Matt's baseball career.
FAQ's On Jackson Holliday Parents
A. Leslee Holliday is the mother of Jackson Holliday. She leads Bible studies for athletes' wives.
A. Jackson Holliday’s father is Matt Holliday. He is a retired MLB left fielder who played with the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees.
A. Jackson Holliday got married to his long-time girlfriend Chloe Cox in January 2024.
A. Yes, Ethan is the younger brother of Jackson Holliday.
A. Jackson Holliday has a sister named Gracyn, born on November 7, 2009.
