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The 2025 Colorado Rockies draft class is in the books! Leading the class is shortstop/third baseman Ethan Holliday. The son of Rockies legend Matt Holliday.

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Baseball is Home for the Hollidays

In 1998, the Colorado Rockies selected Matt Holliday in the seventh round of the MLB Draft out of Stillwater High School (OK). Holliday would go on to

Toronto Blue Jays News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

The Next Generation: Former MLB Star's Son Drafted By Toronto Blue Jays

Another son of a former All-Star was taken off the draft board Monday. A day after the Colorado Rockies made high school shortstop Ethan Holliday – the son of ex-major leaguer Matt Holliday – the No.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 14

Ethan Holliday Selection Breaks Lengthy MLB Draft Drought For Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies selected Stillwater (Okla.) high school shortstop Ethan Holliday with the No. 4 pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday night. For both the franchise, and Holliday, it was a special selection, as his father Matt, previously starred for the organization.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 14

Nationals Take Long-Term Prospects on Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

There was a lot of speculation about what the Washington Nationals were going to do with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft. Ethan Holliday, the son of multi-time All-Star Matt Holliday and the younger brother of Baltimore Orioles former No.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Rockies draft son of franchise legend Matt Holliday with No. 4 pick

The Colorado Rockies took a nostalgic and bold swing during the 2025 MLB Draft, selecting Oklahoma high school shortstop Ethan Holliday with the fourth overall pick.

MLB News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / July 13

Oklahoma State Commit Ethan Holliday Picked Fourth in 2025 MLB Draft

Another Oklahoma State commit is heading to the major leagues. On Sunday, the 2025 MLB Draft got underway, with Ethan Holliday going fourth overall to the Colorado Rockies.

Matt Holliday News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 13

Colorado Rockies Keep it in the Family, Select Ethan Holliday in 2025 MLB Draft

The Colorado Rockies picked Matt Holliday in the seventh round of the 1998 MLB Draft, taking a flier on an outfielder who turned out to be a seven-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and one-time World Series champion.

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Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 13

Nationals Quiet About MLB Draft Intentions, Seem To Be Leaning in This Direction

The day is finally here for the Washington Nationals. They have been on the clock in the 2025 MLB draft since it was revealed they had the No. 1 overall

Athletics News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals Reveal Wild Story Behind Matt Holliday Blockbuster Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals have clearly had some success in the trade market over the years. Recently, guys like Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt have been the big-name trade pickups.

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Athletics News / Bluejaysnation / July 4

With the eighth overall pick, the Blue Jays could select… Ethan Holliday?

The top high school player in the 2025 draft is Ethan Holliday. If the Holliday last name sounds familiar, Ethan’s father is Matt Holliday, who spent 15 seasons in the big leagues with the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / July 4

Washington Nationals Land Intriguing Pitching Help in Latest MLB Mock Draft

From the moment the Washington Nationals surprisingly landed the No. 1 overall pick, the speculation has centered around Ethan Holliday. The son of former MLB star Matt Holliday and the younger brother of current Baltimore Orioles rising star Jackson Holliday is to most the highest-rated prep prospect in this upcoming draft.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / July 3

Angels Rumors: Potential Top Draft Pick Attends Game at Angel Stadium

Jackson Holliday, the son of seven-time National League All-Star left fielder Matt Holliday, was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. Baseball America’s 2023 Minor League Player of the Year spent two seasons in the farm system before making his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles at 20 years old in 2024.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 29

Should Nationals Draft One of These Projected Fast Risers No. 1 Overall?

For months, the expectation has been the Washington Nationals will select Ethan Holliday with the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft. It's not hard to understand why.

Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / June 29

Potential Washington Nationals Top Overall Pick in Attendance for Angels Game

The Washington Nationals have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, which takes place in just a few weeks on July 13. There are a few names at the top of the list that the Nationals could select.

Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / June 23

MLB Draft 2025: Who should the Washington Nationals take with the first pick?

With the draft just a few weeks away, I wanted to take a look at the three most likely contenders for the number 1 pick Ever since the ping pong balls rolled the Nationals way all the way back on December 10th, it has been a wide open race for the number one pick.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 18

New No. 1 Overall Pick Projected in Next Month's MLB Draft

The 2025 MLB Draft is expected to be one of most fluid of recent years. There's little consensus on who will go first overall, though a bulk of the picks inside the top 15 have remained steady for the better part of the last couple months.

Athletics News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 18

Colorado Rockies Predicted to Make Legacy Selection in Upcoming MLB Draft

According to MLB Draft guru Kylie McDaniel of ESPN, the Colorado Rockies are going to take another Holliday in this upcoming draft: In his latest mock draft, McDaniel has infielder Ethan Holliday projected to land with the Rockies at No.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Jackson Holliday’s brother favored to be first pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The 2025 MLB Draft is a few weeks away, and the Washington Nationals control the start of the draft with the No. 1 overall pick. In 2022, the Baltimore Orioles had the No.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / June 16

Orioles’ Jackson Holliday, Father Matt Share Wholesome Father’s Day Exchange

To many, Jackson Holliday will always be known as a key part of the Baltimore Orioles' youth movement and the organization's second baseman of the future.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 9

The Carolina Mudcats Are Loaded With Young Talent

Minor League Baseball can take you to places that you’ve never heard of to see some of the game’s best rising talent. This year, one of those places is Zebulon, North Carolina.

MLB News / Just Baseball / May 21

Jackson Holliday Providing a Bright Spot in Dim O’s Lineup

Stats taken prior to play on May 20. Not much has gone well for the Baltimore Orioles this season. Pitching woes in the rotation and bullpen, a lineup that’s struggled to score runs, and various injuries have all contributed to their dreadful start to the 2025 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 16