Insider Has Three Questions About Orioles' Jackson Holliday
The Baltimore Orioles have a decision to make some time in the next few weeks on Jackson Holliday. After impressing during Spring Training, that decision is now even tougher.
Holliday has done nothing but prove he can play at the highest level. Every step of the way, he's delivered incredible results.
The superstar prospect entered Spring Training with a chance to make the team. He's done everything he can to prove to the Orioles front office that he deserves to be on the team during Opening Day, posting an OPS of .917 in 28 at-bats.
In nine games, the 20-year-old is slashing .286/.310/.607. He has two doubles, two triples, and hit a grand slam.
Take away what he's done on the field and he's still impressed people.
The son of former big leaguer Matt Holliday might be young, but he's already a true professional.
It's tough to find anything wrong with Holliday. His game is as MLB-ready as it can possibly be for this stage of his career.
However, Jon Heyman of the New York Post has three questions about the youngster.
Heyman wonders if Holliday has had enough time at second base after hardly playing there in the minors, if he's seen enough left-handed pitching from big-league arms, and if he can beat out a loaded roster of young, talented infielders.
While those three thoughts are well warranted, giving Holliday the opportunity to prove that he can overcome those potential challenges should be in Baltimore's plans.
Given the talent on the roster, Holliday shouldn't feel much pressure to perform. There's always expectations for the top prospect when they make their debut, but Holliday's in a unique situation.
He doesn't have to come in and hit .300 with 25 home runs for his team to succeed.
It seems to be the ideal time for him to make his debut and adds to an exciting stretch for Orioles fans.
