MLB analyst pressures Jackson Holliday to improve after injury recovery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jackson Holliday made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles on April 10, 2024. After recovering from a broken hamate bone that caused him to miss 48 games this season, he has struggled to meet expectations, now batting.189. Analyst Kerry Miller describes him as the team's most scrutinized player, emphasizing that while Holliday is only 22, he needs to show significant improvement. The Orioles' front office is looking for average performance from the young slugger as they compete in a challenging division.
- •Holliday was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 draft.
- •He missed 48 games this season due to injury.
- •Current batting average sits at.189 with a -0.2 WAR.
- •Analysts highlight the pressure on him to perform.
- •Orioles compete in a tough division with Yankees and Rays.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — MLB analyst puts pressure on this Orioles slugger to live up to expectations
"The former No. 1 overall prospect has a lot to prove.
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