Jackson Holliday 2024

[Too Tall]

Every now and then we get a glimpse of what's to be. 

[maybenxtyr]

1 hour ago, OriolesMagic83 said:

Hot streak started today.  Player of the week next week calling it now.  Most MLB veterans have their little rituals, hokey beliefs, pre game little things they do to get their juices flowing.  If this works for Holliday, great.

Didn't they have a pitcher that would eat rails of powdered donuts on days he pitched? I can't remember now who that was. 

[OsFanSinceThe80s]

Just now, maybenxtyr said:

Didn't they have a pitcher that would eat rails of powdered donuts on days he pitched? I can't remember now who that was. 

Are you sure you’re not confusing this with Dwight Gooden and another powdery white substance. 

[Can_of_corn]

4 minutes ago, maybenxtyr said:

Didn't they have a pitcher that would eat rails of powdered donuts on days he pitched? I can't remember now who that was. 

Gausman.

[lazyjc22]

1 hour ago, maybenxtyr said:

Didn't they have a pitcher that would eat rails of powdered donuts on days he pitched? I can't remember now who that was. 

Turk Wendel? He did all sorts of crazy stuff.  
Gausman ate donuts at LSU on game days, if memory serves correct.

Edited August 25 by lazyjc22

[sportsfan8703]

Bigfoot sighting. 

[LA2]

44 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

Bigfoot sighting. 

Got a very good jump. I hope it becomes part of his arsenal.

[glenn__davis]

13 minutes ago, LA2 said:

Got a very good jump. I hope it becomes part of his arsenal.

Really?  I actually thought it was a pretty horrible jump haha.  Fortunately Smith just kind of side-armed a lollipop throw to 2nd.

Jackson still struggling offensively.  If Westburg comes back and Urias keeps hitting well, I wonder how the playing time shakes out in the playoffs....

[AlbNYfan]

Really, big freakin' deal. First stolen base?? How many games? The old saying, "You can't steal first base."

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, AlbNYfan said:

Really, big freakin' deal. First stolen base?? How many games? The old saying, "You can't steal first base."

It's happened twice, once in 1900 and once in 1907.

[Frobby]

I’ve been happy with Holliday’s defense on this trip so far.  He’s shown some range and seemed more decisive and committed on his throws.   

[StottyByNature]

10 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I’ve been happy with Holliday’s defense on this trip so far.  He’s shown some range and seemed more decisive and committed on his throws.   

Yep, he looks much more confident and is just playing with athleticism.  It's good to see.

[Sports Guy]

19 minutes ago, Frobby said:

I’ve been happy with Holliday’s defense on this trip so far.  He’s shown some range and seemed more decisive and committed on his throws.   

OAA back up to a +3

[OriolesMagic83]

12 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

OAA back up to a +3

I don't need your freaking stats I have my eyes. (O's defensive message board experts).

[RZNJ]

3 hours ago, glenn__davis said:

Really?  I actually thought it was a pretty horrible jump haha.  Fortunately Smith just kind of side-armed a lollipop throw to 2nd.

Jackson still struggling offensively.  If Westburg comes back and Urias keeps hitting well, I wonder how the playing time shakes out in the playoffs....

That was a very quick release by Smith.  While the throw wasn’t a bullet by any means, it certainly wasn’t a lollipop either.   I agree with the other poster.  Holliday must have had a good jump.   All in all, Smith got the ball to 2B quickly and accurately.   Probably the reason Smith went with the quick release and sidearm throw is because he saw the jump Holliday got.