Holliday, 18, was the No. 1-ranked prospect in the July 13 draft, as judged by MLB Pipeline. The Washington Nationals, drafting first, selected Holliday's high school rival, fellow Oklahoma shortstop Eli Willits of Fort Cobb-Broxton.

The Colorado Rockies have officially signed shortstop Ethan Holliday, the No. 4 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, to a massive $9 million signing bonus. It's the largest ever awarded to a high school baseball player.