"Their dad Matt wasn't playing" - Fans react as Jackson Holliday's brother Ethan projected to follow brother's footsteps as a No.1 MLB draft pick
Just like the Ripkens, the Alomars, and the Griffeys—the Holliday family is looking to establish their name as the next greatest MLB bloodline. Patriarch Matt Holliday was a seven-time All-Star while his son Jackson was picked first overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 MLB Draft.
However, talent doesn't stop flowing through the family as Matt's other son and Jackson's younger brother, Ethan, was announced as the #1 high school baseball prospect by MLB Pipeline.
"2025 TOP 10 DRAFT PROSPECTS" - @ MLB Pipeline
The discovery of another Holliday likely on his way to play major league surprised fans on Instagram.
"Their dad Matt wasn't playing," a fan said.
"There's another one?!" another exclaimed.
"He can't keep getting away with this!" a fan stated.
"How many sons does Matt Holliday have?" a fan questioned.
Jackson's younger brother Ethan is projected to be the top pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. At the moment, the Colorado Rockies are one of the favorites to land the coveted prospect. This garnered buzz from the team's fanbase.
"Ethan Holliday You Are A Colorado Rocky," a fan claimed.
"Future Rockies legend Ethan Holliday," a fan stated.
MLB's greatest family dynasties
With the probable arrival of Matt Holiday's other son, they have a chance to cement themselves as the modern-day MLB family dynasty.
However, the Hollidays face competition from some of the game's greatest families. First off is the Alomar family that started with the patriarch Sandy Alomar Sr. The Puerto Rican All-Star was a premier defensive player during his career.
His sons followed suit as Sandy Jr. had a decorated career with six All-Star selections and a place in the Guardians' Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, Roberto found the most success in the family as he was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Another revered family that graced the game is the Griffeys. Ken Griffey Sr. was a three-time All-Star and a two-time World Series champion. Meanwhile his son, "Junior," was a thirteen-time All-Star, a Hall of Famer, and regarded as the best player of his generation.
Last but not least of the great baseball dynasties are the Ripkens. Patriarch Cal Ripken Sr. led the World Series-winning 1983 Baltimore Orioles squad. Meanwhile, his sons Cal Jr. and Billy played in the majors. Cal Jr. is regarded as one of the greatest shortstops to have played the game, a 19-time All-Star and a Hall of Famer.