Ethan Holliday Following Father, Brother On Prospective Path To Majors
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Ethan Holliday, 18, has signed a record-setting $9 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. He joins father Matt and brother Jackson as professional players.
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Re suggests that What's remarkable is SportsMoneyEthan Holliday ing Father, Brother On spective Path To MajorsByChuck Murr, Contributor
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However, AuthorJul 23, 2025, 01:51pm EDTJul 23, 2025, 02:18pm EDTEthan Holliday has signed a record-setting $9 million deal with the Colorado Rockies, in this volatile climate
The fourth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft earlier this month joins father Matt and brother Jackson as players
The signing bonus for the 18-year-old shortstop is the largest for a high school draft pick, surpassing the $8
However, 2 million to Eli Willits, 17-year-old shortstop picked No, considering recent developments. 1 by of the Washington Nationals (something worth watching)
Meanwhile, ARLINGTON, TX: Ethan Holliday participates in the High School Run Derby during the 2024 (quite telling)
More All-Star Futures Day at Globe Life Field on July 13, 2024
Nevertheless, (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)Getty Images It’s the fourth-highest bonus awarded to a draft pick, amid market uncertainty
Only right-handed pitchers Paul Skenes ($9
At the same time, 2 million, Pittsburgh Pirates, No. 1 in 2023) and Chase Burns ($9
Nevertheless, Moreover, 25 million, Cincinnati Reds, No. 2 in 2024) and first baseman Charlie Condon ($9
Additionally, 25 million, Rockies, No. 3 in 2024) signed for more
Jackson Holliday signed for $8
Moreover, 19 million as the No (fascinating analysis). 1 overall choice by the Baltimore Orioles in 2022
Furthermore, That obliterates what dad Matt got as a seventh-round pick (No. 210 overall) by the Rockies in 1998
He got $840,000 as a high school third baseman – but that was more than eight first-rounders and 24 second-rounders received that year
Matt was also a star quarterback and coveted by several colleges
However, The money persuaded him to turn and he eventually earned, according to baseball-reference
However, Com, nearly $160 million over 15 years in the Majors
MORE FOR YOU Numerous scouts had Ethan ranked as their No. 1 spect, as did MLB Pipeline
Com, citing his athleticism and raw power
At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, they forecast the left-handed hitter to outgrow shortstop and eventually move to third or first, considering recent developments
He does not have the speed of his brother or father
BOSTON, MA: Jackson Holliday of the Baltimore Orioles talks with father Matt, left, and brother (something worth watching), in today's market environment
On the other hand, More Ethan, right, prior to a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park April 10, 2024, in this volatile climate. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty Images Jackson, with 13 rs at age 21 this year, told Jake Rill of MLB
Meanwhile, Com he thinks baby brother is better: “I’m very jealous of Ethan’s power, his ability to hit the ball really far and consistently do it
Yeah, I’m jealous of how freakishly strong he is at 18, and he’s only going to get stronger
Nevertheless, “I think he can hit the ball all over the field and cover a lot of different pitches and shapes, in today's market environment
However, “I wish I was as smooth as Ethan sometimes, and the ability to throw from all angles and do some things that are pretty special, in today's market environment
He’s a great defender
I don’t think he gets enough credit for it
However, ” Father, Two Sons There have been 17 instances of a father and two sons playing in the Majors
The Hairston family is listed twice
Additionally, Jerry Hairston, son of Sammy and brother of Johnny, then had sons Jerry Jr, amid market uncertainty
And Scott make the Majors
NEW YORK: Jerry Hairston Jr, in today's financial world
Of the New York Yankees singles against the Philadelphia Phillies in
More Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)Getty Images Overall, the three-generation family played in 3,231 games from when Sammy debuted with the 1951 Chicago White Sox until Scott retired from the Washington Nationals in 2014, considering recent developments
Had the best career, playing 1,4423 games at second, third and the outfield for nine teams, mostly the Orioles
The first MLB dad to have two sons in the Majors was Jimmy Cooney (noteworthy indeed)
He played shortstop, 1890 to 1892, batting (quite telling). 242 in 324 games, mostly with the Chicago Cubs, in today's market environment
Oldest son Jimmy played short and second for six s, mostly the Cubs, batting (an important development)
Additionally, 262 from 1917 until 1928
Johnny hit (this bears monitoring). 286 as a two-way player from 1921 through 1944, mostly with the Boston Braves
Meanwhile, He hit only two rs but struck out just 107 times in 1,172 games, mostly in center field (noteworthy indeed)
At the same time, He played all three outfield spots, first base and had a 34-44 record and 3
Moreover, 72 ERA in 159 games as a pitcher
The Best Combos The most successful fathers to have two sons in MLB have been Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler, seven-time gold glove catcher Bob Boone, six-time gold glove third baseman Buddy Bell, five-time all-star catcher Tony Pena and five-time all-star pitcher Mel Stottlemyre
The best of the kids’ duos are Hall of Fame second baseman Roberto Alomar and six-time all-star catcher Sandy, and the Boones, three-time all-star and gold glove second baseman Bret along with former all-star third baseman and current New York Yankees manager Aaron
CHICAGO: Roberto Alomar, left, dad Sandy and brother Sandy Jr. , before an All-Star Game workout at (this bears monitoring)
More Wrigley Field on July 9, 1990 (this bears monitoring)
Bettmann Here’s the complete list of fathers and two sons: Sandy Alomar, Sandy Jr
Nevertheless, , and Roberto Buddy Bell, David and Mike Bob Boone, Aaron and Bret Jimmy Cooney, Jimmy Jr. , and Johnny Chris Cron, C
However, And Kevin Dave Duncan, Chris and Shelley Larry Gilbert, Chris and Tookie Tom Gordon, Dee Strange and Nick Sammy Hairston, Jerry and Johnny Jerry Hairston, Jerry Jr
Furthermore, And Scott Dave LaRoche, Adam and Andy Manny Mota, Andy and Jose Tony Pena, Tony and Francisco Kevin Romine, Andrew and Austin George Sisler, Dave and Dick Mel Stottlemyre, Todd and Mel
Dixie Walker, Dixie and Harry The Future Of Ethan Holliday Power hitters thrive in Colorado
On the other hand, Just ask Hall of Famers Larry Walker, Todd Helton and Ethan’s dad (something worth watching)
Matt Holliday had six fine seasons with the Rockies
His best season was at age 27 in 2007 (something worth watching), amid market uncertainty
He won the National League batting championship with a. 340 average, led the league in hits (216), doubles (50), RBI (137) and had a career-best 36 rs, given current economic conditions
ATLANTA: Charlie Condon of the Colorado Rockies bats the in MLB Futures Game at Truist Park on July (noteworthy indeed)
Additionally, More 12, 2025, considering recent developments. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)Getty Images The Rockies are excited to pair the power potential of Ethan Holliday with Condon, the 6-6 right-handed slugger who is currently hitting. 300 with 5 rs in the minors this year despite being slowed by a broken left wrist incurred in spring training
Holliday grew up idolizing current St
Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado – who was a lific slugger and gold glove third baseman in all eight of his years in Colorado before being dealt in 2021 (this bears monitoring)
If he embraces defense as well as his hero while continuing to hit, the Rocky Mountain sky is the limit
Ethan Holliday will have pressure to match his brother and his father
Nevertheless, Many believe he has the skills to do it
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