Buster Olney's 11-Year-Old Tweet Predicts Jackson Holliday's Major League Success
ESPN Reporter's Early Prediction Goes Viral
Baltimore Orioles' Phenom Called Up to the Show
On Wednesday, an 11-year-old tweet from ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney went viral following the news of Jackson Holliday's call-up to the Baltimore Orioles. In the 2013 tweet, Olney predicted that Holliday had "All-Star potential" and would "be a force in the outfield for years to come."
Holliday, the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday, was drafted first overall by the Orioles in 2022. He has quickly ascended through the minor leagues, hitting .318 with 10 home runs and 36 stolen bases in 80 games at Double-A this season.
Olney's tweet has been met with praise for his foresight and scouting acumen. It has also generated excitement among Orioles fans, who are eagerly anticipating Holliday's Major League debut.
Holliday is expected to make his MLB debut on Friday against the Texas Rangers. He is likely to start in center field and bat leadoff.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is optimistic about Holliday's potential. "He's a special player," Hyde said. "He has all the tools to be a star."
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