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Rockies draft Ethan Holliday: How national media graded Colorado’s first-round pick
Colorado on Sunday selected 18-year-old Ethan Holliday — son of former Rockies star outfielder Matt Holliday — with the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft. Holliday, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound shortshop with power, was hardly a surprise pick entering the draft, as national draftniks universally had him coming to the team who drafted his father.
Ethan Holliday drafted No. 4 by Rockies: Dad Matt played for Colorado for six MLB seasons
The Colorado Rockies selected a familiar name with the No. 4 overall pick in Major League Baseball's annual draft Sunday night. The Rockies used their first-round selection on Ethan Holliday, son of longtime big leaguer Matt Holliday and younger brother of current Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday.
Rockies take Ethan Holliday, son of franchise great, at No. 4 overall
Ethan Holliday was almost 8 months old when his father, Matt Holliday, and his big brother, Jackson – then 4 years old but aware – were on the infield at Coors Field celebrating the Rockies’ qualification for the 2007 World Series.
Ethan Holliday was the favorite to be taken No. 1 overall – put fell into the Rockies' laps with the fourth pick.
The St. Louis Cardinals likely won't get a chance at Ethan Holliday in the MLB Draft, but that could be a blessing, and Matt ...
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