"Cal Ripken Jr. and the Rise of Jackson Holliday: A New Era for the Orioles"
TL;DR
Jackson Holliday, a top prospect in baseball, made his major league debut with the Baltimore Orioles wearing jersey No. 7, a number previously worn by Cal Ripken Sr. Orioles officials sought permission from Cal Ripken Jr., who approved and even encouraged Holliday. Despite a hitless start, Holliday's poise and talent have drawn attention, reflecting the Orioles' success in developing young talent.
- The early-morning call to Cal Ripken Jr. that led to Jackson Holliday's No. 7 The Washington Post
- Jackson Holliday debut: Orioles executive explains why Baltimore changed plans and promoted MLB's top prospect CBS Sports
- Why Jackson Holliday's call-up bodes well for Red Sox' Roman Anthony The Boston Globe
- Cal Ripken Jr. appreciates Orioles honoring his father in many ways MASNsports.com
- Orioles star Jackson Holliday arrives at his long-awaited MLB debut with characteristic poise and perspective Yahoo Sports
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