Orioles take Jackson Holliday with first-round pick in 2022 MLB draft

SS Jackson Holliday was selected No. 1 overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 MLB draft by the team with the top pick

As the Baltimore Orioles have experienced a number of futility-filled seasons in recent years, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

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Sunday night marked the first two rounds of the 2022 MLB draft. Tuesday will be the day for Rounds 11-20, while Monday will be the day for Rounds 3-10.

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SS Jackson Holliday was selected No. 1 overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 MLB draft by the team with the top pick

As the Baltimore Orioles have experienced a number of futility-filled seasons in recent years, there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

Sunday night marked the first two rounds of the 2022 MLB draft. Tuesday will be the day for Rounds 11-20, while Monday will be the day for Rounds 3-10.

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