During his introductory news conference in November 2018, Orioles general manager Mike Elias stated his goal was to “build an elite talent pipeline.” Now in his fifth year as GM, Elias has the consensus top farm system in baseball. Elias and his staff have built the pipeline with a wide range of players, from top-five draft picks to undrafted free-agent signings to amateur international signings.
PressBox’s Luke Jackson profiled a handful of players Orioles fans can watch down on the farm this year … and in Baltimore in the years to come.
Interviews have been edited for content and clarity.
Jackson Holliday
Delmarva manager Felipe Alou Jr. and Stillwater baseball coach Jimmy Harris chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday.
Frederick Bencosme
Delmarva manager Felipe Alou Jr. and Aberdeen manager Roberto Mercado chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Frederick Bencosme.
Colton Cowser
Norfolk manager Buck Britton and Sam Houston State baseball coach Jay Sirianni chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Colton Cowser.
Noah Denoyer
Bowie manager Kyle Moore and former San Joaquin Delta College pitching coach Mat Keplinger chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Noah Denoyer.
Heston Kjerstad
Aberdeen manager Roberto Mercado and Arkansas hitting coach Nate Thompson chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad.
Coby Mayo
Aberdeen manager Roberto Mercado and Stoneman Douglas baseball coach Todd Fitz-Gerald chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Coby Mayo.
Connor Norby
Bowie manager Kyle Moore and East Forsyth High School (N.C.) baseball coach Drew Dull chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Connor Norby.
Joey Ortiz
Norfolk manager Buck Britton and former New Mexico State baseball coach Brian Green chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Joey Ortiz.
Cade Povich
Bowie manager Kyle Moore and South Mountain Community College baseball coach Todd Eastin chatted with PressBox about Orioles prospect Cade Povich.
Minor League Travel Guide
Whether you’re looking to check out the Orioles’ future stars or just enjoy a game with friends and family, local minor league teams have plenty of action all season long.
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