Important information - .

At pick 17, the Philadelphia Phillies selected the son of 4-time American League stolen base leader Carl Crawford. Playing at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Justin hit .503 with five home runs, 20 stolen bases and 60 runs scored.

Bloodlines were a common theme in the draft this year, and look for the trend to continue in drafts to come. Another Holliday is coming up as well, as Jackson’s younger brother Ethan is one of the top prep players for the draft of 2025.

Major League Baseball Draft Recap, Baltimore Orioles Select Jackson Holliday in First Round Pick

Share this article

Nevada Judge Orders No Bail for Alleged Murderer at Lake Tahoe Casino  New Jersey Governor-Elect Phil Murphy Supports Casino Expansion, While AC’s Fresh Pick for Mayor, Frank Gilliam, Does Not  New Hampshire Towns Split on Votes to Allow Keno, Rochester One-Vote Win Still Under Microscope  Indiana Lawmakers File iGaming Legislation as Sports Betting Continues to Grow  Jackpots Continue: Harry Reid Airport Player Wins $1.2M on Slot Machine  State and Seminoles at Impasse, Efforts to Expand Florida Gambling Collapse  New York Racing Association’s Turf Triple Series Starts Saturday with Strong Fields at Belmont Park  MGM China Doles Out $47 Million to Shareholders, More in Store for 2018  TVG Makes Hash of Kentucky Derby  Colombian Prison Search Finds Drugs, Alcohol After Recent Wild Gambling Parties