Nothing gets MLB fans excited like a top prospect reaching the majors, and Jackson Holliday is the latest to get the call.
Two weeks into the 2024 season, the Orioles have summoned the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft to the majors. He is expected to make his big league debut Wednesday night against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Just 20 years old, Holliday is the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, who spent most of his 15-year career with the Rockies and Cardinals before retiring in 2018.
It took Matt nearly six years to make it to the majors after Colorado selected him in the seventh round of the 1998 draft, but Jackson has barreled through the Orioles’ farm system to earn his shot. He played at four different levels of the minors in 2023, slashing .323/.442/.499 for a .941 OPS with 30 doubles, nine triples, 12 home runs and 75 RBIs while also stealing 24 bases.
Many figured that showing and a strong 2024 spring training (.311 average, .954 OPS) would be enough to land Holliday a spot on Baltimore’s Opening Day roster, but the team sent him back to Triple-A Norfolk to start the season. After he reached base 27 times in 56 plate appearances, though, the Orioles made the call.
After playing mostly at shortstop last season, Holliday spent most of his short stint at Norfolk this year at second base. He figures to settle in there in Baltimore, forming a youthful double-play combination with 22-year-old shortstop Gunnar Henderson, the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year.
The day Orioles fans have awaited since the 2022 draft has arrived. Here’s how to watch as Holliday makes his MLB debut.
How to watch Jackson Holliday MLB debut
Game: Orioles at Red Sox Time: 7:10 p.m. ET TV channel: MLB Network (national), MASN (Orioles market), NESN (Red Sox market) Live stream: Fubo
Wednesday’s Orioles-Red Sox game will be broadcast in those teams’ markets by their usual networks, MASN for Baltimore and NESN for Boston. The game also will air on MLB Network outside those markets, so fans across the country will be able to watch.
Fans can also stream the broadcast via Fubo, which offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
If Orioles vs. Red Sox is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
Orioles lineup today
The Orioles’ lineup for Wednesday’s game should be released between 3 and 4 p.m. ET. This section will be updated when the batting order is official.
Orioles schedule 2024
Good news for fans around the country who want to get a look at Jackson Holliday: Baltimore’s next three games will be available on national broadcast outlets.
Date Opponent Time (ET) TV/Live stream Wed., April 10 at Red Sox 7:10 p.m. MLBN (out of market), MASN, Fubo Thu., April 11 at Red Sox 7:10 p.m. MLBN (out of market), MASN, Fubo Fri., April 12 vs. Brewers 7:05 p.m. Apple TV+ Sat., April 13 vs. Brewers 4:05 p.m. MASN, Fubo Sun., April 14 vs. Brewers 1:35 p.m. MASN, Fubo
Orioles tickets
Tickets for upcoming Orioles games, home and away, are still available on StubHub. As added incentive to watch in person, the first 15,000 fans age 15 and older in the gates at Camden Yards for the April 12 game against the Brewers will receive a Jackson Holliday debut T-shirt.
Check out the available tickets for that contest and other games at the link below.