Jackson Holliday

Jackson Holliday is an American professional baseball shortstop who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles organization in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Orioles as the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft.

Holliday made his professional debut on August 11, 2022, playing for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Orioles. Due to his strong performances he was subsequently promoted to the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Single-A Carolina League. In 2023, Holliday experienced three more promotions. He first moved up to the High-A Aberdeen IronBirds on April 24 and then advanced to the Double-A Bowie Baysox on July 9. Finally, on September 4, he achieved his last promotion for the season, joining the Triple-A Norfolk Tides in the process.

In recognition of his outstanding performance in the minor leagues, Holliday was named the Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year in 2023.

Jackson Holliday’s Personal Information

Jackson Holliday’s Early Life

Jackson Holliday's early baseball journey began at Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he quickly emerged as a standout player. After his freshman year, he committed to play college baseball at Oklahoma State University. In his junior year in 2021, Holliday showcased his exceptional talent by batting .500 with six home runs and fifty RBIs, earning him recognition as the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Additionally, he represented the United States on the 18U national team and participated in prestigious events such as the Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park all in the same summer. In his final year in 2022, he concluded the season with a .685 batting average, 17 home runs, 79 RBIs, 29 doubles, and 30 stolen bases over forty games. His performance set a national record for hits in a season by an amateur player with 89, surpassing the previous record of 88.

Recognized for his outstanding achievements, he was named the Oklahoma Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and received the prestigious ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove award in 2022.

Jackson Holliday’s Personal Life

Jackson Holliday, born in Austin, Texas, USA, is the son of former MLB player Matt Holliday. His family has a strong baseball background, with his uncle also having played professional baseball and served as a head coach. Holliday is a devout Christian and has emphasized the importance of faith in his life and on the baseball field.

Moreover, he got married to his girlfriend Chloe Cox on January 6, 2024, and is active on Instagram where he usually posts about his personal and professional life.

Jackson Holliday’s Family Background

Jackson Holliday was born on December 4, 2003, in Austin, Texas, USA, to his father Matt Holliday, and mother Leslee Holliday. His father is a former professional baseball left fielder, who had a career in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2018 where he played for teams such as the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees. Additionally, Matt Holliday won numerous accolades throughout his career, including seven All-Star selections, four Silver Slugger awards, and a World Series championship in 2011 with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Jackson Holliday also has three siblings: Ethan Holliday, Gracyn, and Reed. His brother Ethan plays baseball at Stillwater and is committed to playing college baseball for the Oklahoma State Cowboys baseball team. Furthermore, Jackson's uncle, Josh Holliday, serves as the head baseball coach at Oklahoma State University.

Jackson Holliday’s Wife

Jackson Holliday married Chloé Cox on January 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their relationship began during Jackson's sophomore year in high school, and on December 28, 2022, the couple got engaged. In an interview with Sportskeeda, Jackson mentioned that Chloé is pursuing a marketing degree, although she may consider switching to a health-related field in the future.

Jackson Holliday’s Kids

Jackson Holliday does not have any kids as of yet.

Jackson Holliday’s Social Media

Jackson Holliday maintains an active presence on Instagram with the username @jackson__holliday7

where he has around 107k followers. On his account, Jackson frequently shares photos related to his baseball career, personal life, and moments with his wife, Chloé.

Jackson Holliday’s Net Worth

Jackson Holiday’s net worth details are currently unavailable. Holliday is still relatively a newcomer and it can be considered that his net worth is quite less than other MLB players. His net worth is expected to rise in the future as he signs more contracts and makes some endorsement deals.

Jackson Holliday as a Brand Ambassador

Jackson Holliday has not done any brand promotions so far.

Jackson Holliday’s Investments

There is presently no information available in the public domain about the investments made by Jackson Holliday.

Jackson Holiday’s Career Stats

Jackson Holliday made his professional debut on August 11, 2022, with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Orioles. Since then, he has been promoted several times, advancing to different levels of minor-league baseball.

He moved to the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Single-A Carolina League, then to the High-A Aberdeen IronBirds on April 24, 2023. Subsequently, he was promoted to the Double-A Bowie Baysox on July 9, 2023, and finally to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on September 4, 2023. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated promising performance, including notable records in Spring Training.

A glimpse of how good a player he is is shown below through a table that presents his career statistics till now:

Source: mlb.com

Jackson Holliday’s Achievements

Jackson Holliday is yet to make his major league debut. However, some of his minor-league achievements have been listed below:

Source: mlb.com

Jackson Holliday’s Contracts

Jackson Holliday was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the first overall pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball draft, marking a significant milestone in his career. He signed with the team for an impressive $8.19 million, which stands as the largest signing bonus ever for a high school player. However, as of March 2024, he has not signed any additional contracts and is yet to make his MLB debut.

Jackson Holliday’s Diet

Unfortunately, Jackson Holliday has not revealed any details regarding his diet plan.

Jackson Holliday’s House

Jackson Holliday's home is in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he resides with his family. On their property, they have a basketball court where Jackson, Ethan and his father enjoy playing basketball and pickleball. Additionally, their living situation includes various amenities showcased in a video posted by the @MLB "X" account, such as a house, apartment, sports court, wiffleball field, and batting cage.

Jackson Holliday’s Cars

There is presently no information about the cars owned by Jackson Holliday in the public domain.