Orioles’ High-A Affiliate To Relocate To Frederick; Aberdeen Will Join MLB Draft League

Beginning with the 2026 season, the Orioles’ High-A affiliate will relocate to Frederick, while the MLB Draft League team will relocate to Aberdeen. The team names and identities — the Frederick Keys and Aberdeen IronBirds — will remain in their respective cities.

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Orioles Infield Prospect Griff O’Ferrall On Playing Alongside College Teammate

As Griff O’Ferrall navigates his way through the Orioles’ farm system, he’s doing so alongside his college teammate, Ethan Anderson. “We understand how cool it is to have a built-in friend in this process,” O’Ferrall said. “… We definitely appreciate it, for sure.”

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Orioles Pitching Prospect Zach Fruit Is Reaping Rewards Of Orioles’ Development Tactics

Midway through his first full pro season, Zach Fruit credits the Orioles’ development staff for helping him rework his arsenal. “If it wasn’t for all this technology and the player development with the Orioles, I would be in a tough spot right now,” Fruit said.

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After Early Struggles, Orioles Prospect Mac Horvath Is Back To Raking

After struggling early in his first full pro season, Orioles prospect Mac Horvath is beginning to heat up. “It’s always good to have those slumps every once in a while just to bring you down to earth and know that this game is really tough and you can’t be so hard on yourself.”

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Why Orioles Outfield Prospect Matthew Etzel Was Excited To Land With Baltimore

A 10th-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Matthew Etzel sees the upside of landing with the Orioles. “Just knowing the history with the No. 1 prospects the last few years, how well that they’ve been developing players,” Etzel said. “… Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?”

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