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Holliday’s Hype vs. Reality
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Jackson Holliday, the 1 overall draft pick, made his MLB debut with the Orioles in April 2024—but his rookie season has been a rollercoaster. After breaking his hamate bone in spring training and missing the first 48 games, he’s now back in the lineup, yet his stats—just .189 batting average and a -0.2 WAR—have drawn heavy scrutiny. Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller calls him the team’s most watched player, and with the Orioles in a tough division, expectations are high for average production from the 20-year-old. Despite the slow start and injury, fans and the front office still believe Holliday’s potential is there to be unlocked.
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