Overview

• On the eve of the draft, ESPN projects a 35% chance that the Washington Nationals will select Holliday first overall.
• Mock drafts slot him between Washington’s top pick and Colorado’s fourth selection, with the St. Louis Cardinals also signaling strong interest.
• The 6-foot-4 infielder posted a .611 batting average and a 2.038 OPS in 33 games, earning Baseball America’s and Gatorade’s Player of the Year honors.
• Scouts rate his hit tool at 50, power at 65 and arm at 55, forecasting a future slugger capable of 30-plus home runs per season.
• As the son of seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday and younger brother of 2022 No. 1 pick Jackson, he represents the latest chapter in a multi-generational baseball dynasty.