Jackson Holliday's brother Ethan's final high school game prompts emotional message from their mom Leslee
Baltimore Orioles star Jackson Holliday could soon see his brother, Ethan, plying his trade in the major leagues. Ethan played his final high school game this week and is one of the top-ranked prospects ahead of this year's MLB draft.
Ethan, an infielder for Stillwater High School, delivered the program’s first district championship since 2014 with Thursday's win. Ethan's father and brother also represented Stillwater during their high school careers.
After his final high school game for Stillwater, his mother, Leslee, shared an emotional message on Instagram.
"Watching you play your final high school game brings up a mix of emotions that's hard to describe. You've grown into an amazing young man and I'm honored to be your mom. Your leadership, kind heart, and passion for the game and your teammates are truly admirable. I'll hold these memories close to my heart for the rest of my life. I love you."
Leslee, who has already witnessed the rise of her elder son, Jackson, who was picked first by the Orioles in the 2022 MLB draft, shared a message for other senior mothers in her Instagram story.
"Senior moms - It's Good to grieve and ok to be sad as seasons change - It's proof that we've experienced something remarkable. I'm praying for us tonight."
Jackson Holliday's brother Ethan holds top spot in mock drafts
Baseball runs in the Holliday family. Matt Holliday, father of Jackson and Ethan, had an illustrious MLB career that saw him clinch several personal accolades along with winning the World Series.
While his sons are still some way away from matching his legacy, they are on the right path. Ethan is following in his brother's footsteps and is widely expected to go first in the draft.
MLB.com has projected him to go No. 1 to the Washington Nationals. Although Ethan Holliday is at the top of the list for the second consecutive week, things could change in the coming weeks, with the draft commencing on July 13.