Major League Baseball Draft Recap, Baltimore Orioles Select Jackson Holliday in First Round Pick

Major League Baseball Draft Recap, Baltimore Orioles Select Jackson Holliday in First Round Pick.

Costfoto / NurPhoto / Getty Images

Key Takeaways

At pick 17, the Philadelphia Phillies selected the son of 4-time American League stolen base leader Carl Crawford. Playing at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Justin hit .503 with five home runs, 20 stolen bases and 60 runs scored.

Bloodlines were a common theme in the draft this year, and look for the trend to continue in drafts to come. Another Holliday is coming up as well, as Jackson’s younger brother Ethan is one of the top prep players for the draft of 2025.

Major League Baseball Draft Recap, Baltimore Orioles Select Jackson Holliday in First Round Pick

Article Sources
US Not Ready for Sportsbook Political Betting in 2020, But Future Elections May Be Different editorial policy.
  1. Professional Pickleball Strengthens Sports Betting Offering With Compliance Monitor

Compare Accounts
×
Mohegan Gaming Announces Japan Integrated Resort Bid in Nagasaki
Provider
Name
Description
Poker Player ‘Skillsrocks’ Accused of Cheating During Hustler Casino Live Stream  Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Completes $100M Expansion, Opens New Nonsmoking Casino  Chukchansi Gold Casino Visitor Dies In California Car Crash  Gettysburg Casino Battle Faces Plenty of Opposition From Locals, History Buffs  Mohegan Gaming Announces Japan Integrated Resort Bid in Nagasaki  Penn Entertainment Planning Layoffs at Digital Unit  Las Vegas Sands Credit Rating Could Be Hindered by Shareholder Rewards  Casino Operator Crown Resorts Fined for Cashing Illegal Checks in Victoria, Australia  SciPlay Raising Cash for Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts  Connecticut Governor Wants Online Gaming as Bargaining Chip in Tribal Sports Betting Negotiations