Colorado Rockies Draft Ethan Holliday Fourth Overall

The Colorado Rockies selected Ethan Holliday, son of Rockies legend Matt Holliday, with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, marking a symbolic continuation of the family's legacy with the franchise. Holliday, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound shortstop from Oklahoma, has been highly touted for his power hitting, posting impressive spring stats including a .617 to .661 batting average with 19 home runs and over 50 RBIs, making him one of the top prospects in the draft class. While initially projected as a No. 1 overall pick, Holliday slid to No. 4 after the Nationals chose Eli Willits, a switch-hitting contact shortstop, and the Seattle Mariners took LSU’s Kate Anderson at No. 3, a surprise move reflecting strategic and budget considerations. Analysts grade the pick highly, praising Holliday's combination of strength and approach, though many expect him to transition from shortstop to third base due to his frame and swing profile. Despite mixed fan reactions, Ethan expressed gratitude and excitement about joining the Rockies, where he has deep organizational ties and the potential to become a franchise cornerstone. The pick is viewed as a hopeful spark for the Rockies, linking their storied past to a promising future through the Holliday name.