Matt Holliday Biography 665pb

Birthdate: January 15, 1980
Birthplace: Stillwater, Oklahoma

If you haven't heard of Matt Holliday, you haven't been watching the baseball playoffs! We have a bio on the 2007 NLCS MVP!

Matt Holliday - Growing Up 2h56r

At an early age, Matt was destined to be a great athlete. His college football, Matt decided to pursue baseball instead. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1998 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies.

Matt Holliday - Rise to the Pros 5cf69

After nearly five years of playing All-Star team in 2006 and was also honored with the Silver Slugger Award that year.

Matt Holliday - Breakout Season 2ob28

The 2007 season has been a career year for Matt. On top of being named an All-Star again, he posted career highs in his batting average, hits, home runs and RBIs. His .340 batting average was also the best in the National League. Matt helped his Rockies make an improbable run to clinch the last Arizona Diamondbacks in the first two rounds.

Matt Holliday - Did U Know? 275q66

Matt Holiday plays left field for the Rockies.

Matt Holliday is 6'4" and weighs 235 lbs.

Matt Holliday and his wife Leslee are proud parents to two sons, Jackson and Ethan.

Matt Holliday was featured in an April 2007 Sports Illustrated feature article.

Matt Holliday is best friends with Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins.

Matt Holliday played for the 1997 USA Junior National Team.

Matt Holliday wears the #5 on his uniform.

Matt Holliday Says... 2x6t52

"Obviously, some time in the offseason, we'll sit back and say, 'Man that's quite a run'. To be able to do it with these guys, I feel very blessed."

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