Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jackson Holliday is working his way back from a hamate bone fracture suffered in spring training. The 22-year-old Orioles infielder has been on a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake after multiple setbacks due to soreness in his surgically repaired right hand. He is being given reps at third base during his rehab to increase his defensive versatility, though he has primarily played second base at the major league level. Holliday was drafted first overall and showed promise in 2025 with a .242/.314/.375 slash line, 17 homers, and 55 RBIs in 149 games, but has struggled on defense with -10 DRS and -8 OAA at second base.
Strengths
- + Former first overall pick with athleticism and versatility
- + Showed improvement in 2025 with 17 home runs and 55 RBIs in 149 games
- + Young at 22 years old with time to develop
- + Orioles investing in his development by working him at multiple infield positions
- + Left-handed hitter provides lineup balance
Weaknesses
- - Hamate bone fracture in right hand with lingering complications
- - Rehab assignment paused multiple times due to renewed soreness
- - Poor defensive metrics in 2025: -10 DRS and -8 OAA at second base (5th percentile)
- - Limited professional experience at third base (only 2 games in 2023)
- - Struggling in minor league rehab with .176/.250/.235 slash line in 14 games
- - Uncertainty about when he will return to major league action
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Andre Jackson is a sp for the Chicago Cubs.
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