Orioles Prospects
Early preview of Orioles pre-Rule 5 draft 40-man roster decisions
Last November, the Orioles did not add any new prospects to the 40-man roster. That likely won’t repeat this year.
Orioles open 2024 international signing period with another seven-figure bonus
The Orioles announced signings of 19 players, topped by a $1.3 million bonus to shortstop Emilio Sánchez
Jackson Holliday fully justified the Orioles’ confidence in 2023
What could Holliday possibly do for an encore in 2024?
Colton Cowser dominated at Triple-A but couldn’t make an impact in Baltimore
The former No. 5 overall pick was at the heart of the Norfolk lineup all season. His brief stint for the O’s, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired.
Heston Kjerstad capped a gigantic year with a spot on the ALDS roster
Heston Kjerstad looked the part of a first-round pick and made his way onto Baltimore’s postseason roster.
Coby Mayo was the most prolific power hitter in the whole Orioles organization this year
No one at any level of the Orioles had more doubles or homers than Mayo over the 2023 season.
Samuel Basallo became a top-tier prospect in 2023
There was a plenty of buzz around Basallo entering the season, and he proved that it was more than warranted by producing at three different levels.
Joey Ortiz is major league ready, but it might not happen with the Orioles
The Birds’ #6 prospect has produced on both sides of the ball, but could be a victim of the Orioles’ infield logjam.
Connor Norby’s solid Triple-A campaign may not be enough to get him to Baltimore
Is there room for Connor Norby on the Orioles?
The speedster Enrique Bradfield Jr. blazed through the O’s farm system this year
After being drafted in July, Bradfield Jr. sped through Low-A to end the season with Aberdeen. It’ll be interesting to see what he can do versus tougher pitching in 2024.
After starting slowly, Dylan Beavers finished 2023 as one of the hottest hitters in the minors
For most organizations, Beavers’ 2023 season would have him on the verge of MLB playing time. With the Orioles OF logjam, his wait could be a little longer.
Chayce McDermott earned top honors in Baltimore’s farm system
Chayce McDermott received the Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year award, but he still has control issues to refine moving forward.
Cade Povich showed promise and also stuff to work on across two levels this year
The 5+ ERA after getting promoted to Triple-A isn’t so fun, but maybe it’s not as bad as it looks
Mac Horvath impressed at the plate in his first taste of pro ball
The UNC product lacks a position, but it didn’t stop him from playing at three different levels in the same summer he was drafted.
Orioles prospect season in review: Max Wagner’s power hasn’t developed as hoped
Max Wagner has a lot of promise that will hopefully be delivered on in 2024
Justin Armbruester turned himself into an Orioles prospect to keep your eye on in 2023
With such a name, it’d be disappointing if he weren’t any good, wouldn’t it?
A fast start and slow finish defined a breakout season for catcher Creed Willems
Prodigious power earned the 20-year-old an early call up from Delmarva to Aberdeen, but the slugging lefty couldn’t continue the upward trend with the IronBirds
Carter Baumler and Seth Johnson both made their way back to the mound in 2023
Carter Baumler continues to work in the Arizona Fall league, while Seth Johnson appears poised to rejoin Bowie next season.
Orioles international prospects started to show their worth through the 2023 season
Braylin Tavera, Leandro Arias, and Luis De León all had fairly successful US minor league debuts this season
Orioles prospect season in review: Billy Cook and John Rhodes
This pair of outfielders from the 2021 draft improved during a full season at Double-A Bowie. Another leap forward in the Arizona Fall League could have them on big league radars next year.
Orioles prospect season in review: Alex Pham and Trace Bright
Two unheralded right-handers made names for themselves at High-A and Double-A this season.
Orioles minor league recap 10/1: Tides win Triple-A championship behind Cowser slam
The Orioles’ top affiliate won a showdown with Oklahoma City for the Triple-A title.
Orioles minor league recap 9/29: Top prospects lead Norfolk to IL Championship
Coby Mayo finished 4-for-4, Jackson Holliday went deep, and the Tides limited Durham to only three hits in a 7-0 victory.
Orioles minor league recap 9/28: Norfolk evens up championship series
Kyle Stowers had a big day at the plate, and the veteran pitching staff impressed as the Tides pushed the series to a decisive game three.
Orioles minor league recap 9/27: Tides drop Game 1 of International League Championship
A late-inning collapse by the bullpen doomed Norfolk in the opening contest of the Triple-A playoffs, as they lost 10-5 against the Durham Bulls
Orioles minor league week in review: The championship series awaits the Norfolk Tides
The Orioles’ Triple-A affiliate wrapped its regular season and begins a best-of-three championship against Durham tonight.
Orioles minor league recap 9/25: Norfolk drops season finale; next up, the postseason
The Tides lost yesterday but still captured the best record in the International League
Orioles minor league recap 9/24: Norfolk wins a slugfest with homers from Holliday, Mayo and Stowers
The pitching wasn’t the hottest on Saturday, but with 15 runs of support, it didn’t matter.
Orioles minor league recap 9/23: Irvin, Voth struggle as Norfolk is blown out
The offense didn’t make much happen either
Orioles announce 2023 Arizona Fall League prospects
There aren’t any household names in this year’s set of prospects
Orioles minor league recap 9/22: Norby homers again in 4-for-5 effort
Connor Norby homered for the third consecutive game during another big night at the plate.
Orioles minor league recap 9/21: Norby hits grand slam for second straight day
The bats were on fire for the Tides, highlighted by big days from Norby and Colton Cowser.