Orioles Outfield Prospect Matthew Etzel: Landing In 10th Round Added ‘A Little Bit More Fuel’

The first player from the Orioles’ 2023 draft class to reach Double-A, Matthew Etzel says getting drafted in the 10th round is just extra motivation. “It definitely gave me a little bit more fuel to prove to people that it doesn’t matter what round you’re picked in.”

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Abingdon Native, Curley Grad Tyler Locklear On Making His Big League Debut With Mariners

Former Archbishop Curley star Tyler Locklear recently made his MLB debut with the Mariners, and he credits his high school and college coaches for helping him get where he is today. “Those guys believed in me,” Locklear said. “… They kind of had the vision when I didn’t.”

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Now Healthy, Orioles Pitching Prospect Seth Johnson Simplifying On The Mound

After undoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2022, Seth Johnson is beginning to feel like himself again and he’s seeing the results at Double-A Bowie. “I’ve definitely gotten back to just being a little bit more simple in my game plan and not trying to do too much,” he said.

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