Major League Baseball’s worst team could be getting a familiar name if analysts’ predictions come true.
Several national draft writers are predicting that the Rockies, who own the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft, are going to use their pick to select Ethan Holliday. The 18-year-old shortstop and third baseman is the son of former Rockies all-star outfielder Matt Holliday. He is also the younger brother of former No. 1 overall pick and Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday.
The draft takes place July 13-14 in Atlanta. It’s the second time in franchise history the team has picked at No. 4 — they selected pitcher Riley Pint in 2016.
Here’s a look at why draftniks are saying Holliday will land with Colorado.
The Athletic | Keith Law | Updated July 8
Ethan Holliday, left, talks with his father, former Colorado Rockies player Matt Holliday, before the Baltimore Orioles take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Ethan Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS (Okla.)
“Rumor is the Rockies would go over slot to get Holliday here. If he’s gone, I think they’d take one of the college pitchers.” See the full mock draft.
Baseball America | Carlos Collazo | Updated June 30
Ethan Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS (Okla.)
“The buzz for months now has been that Holliday won’t get past the Rockies if he’s on the board. That makes him the easy pick in this iteration. If Holliday is off the board, Arquette could be the top option. I’ve also heard the Rockies are linked to all three of the top college lefties in the class, though I might lean towards Doyle more than Arnold, and I’m not expecting them to have a chance at Anderson.” See the full mock draft.
Bleacher Report | Tim Kelly | Updated July 7
Ethan Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS (Okla.)
No analysis available. See the full mock draft.
ESPN | Staff | Updated June 30
Ethan Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS (Okla.)
“A massive, power-hitting athlete named Holliday in a Rockies uniform is just right. And this isn’t just for the cute story of Ethan Holliday following in the footsteps of his father, Matt, who spent his first six seasons with the Rockies. Holliday is atop the draft board of a number of teams. He’s different from his older brother (and 2022 No. 1 pick), Jackson. Ethan is bigger (6-foot-4), heartier (210 pounds) and likelier to stay on the left side of the infield. Power is his carrying tool, and with the Rockies years away from contention, they can target upside that might be a little slower developing than the college talent still on the board,” Jeff Passan writes. See the full mock draft.
MLB.com | Jim Callis | Updated July 3
Ethan Holliday, SS, Stillwater HS (Okla.)
“The biggest lock in the Draft is that the Rockies will take Holliday if he gets to them, and he might get paid more here than at No. 1. (Kade) Anderson seems like the only pitcher they’d strongly consider, with (Aiva) Arquette and (Eli) Willits as other possibilities.” See the full mock draft.
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