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As the MLB season officially opened for all 30 teams, just about every prognosticator\u2019s list of Rookie of the Year favorites
\nincluded someone named \u201cJackson.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s because the Baltimore Orioles\u2019 Jackson Holliday, the Milwaukee Brewers\u2019 Jackson Chourio and the San Diego Padres\u2019 Jackson Merrill are the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 12 ranked MLB prospects, respectively, according to MLB Pipeline<\/a>, and are expected to be Holliday is starting the season at Triple-A Norfolk, although the Orioles should promote him sometime after April 12<\/a> when they can ensure an extra year of service time before he becomes a free agent.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Chourio and Merrill made their MLB debuts and Also, apologies go out to the pitchers, who won\u2019t be 1. \u00a0<\/strong>Jackson Chourio | RF | Milwaukee Brewers<\/strong><\/p>\n At 20 years and 18 days old, Chourio became the youngest player to hit in the leadoff spot on Opening Day since1937<\/a>, when Bobby Doerr of the Boston Red Sox was 19 years and 13 days old. He\u2019s
\nimpact rookies in 2024.<\/p>\n
\nappear in the inaugural rookie ranking below. One thing to note: After only a
\nhandful of games, more weight was given to players who played in at least
\nthree games.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nincluded until next week\u2019s rookie ranking due to the tiny sample size.<\/p>\n
\nalso the fifth youngest to start an Opening Day game at any position since 1969. After only three games, the young Venezuelan hasn\u2019t
\ndisappointed, leading all rookies with at least 10 plate appearances in hits (five)
\nand on-base percentage (.462).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n