Best of 2021: Best Prospects
In August, MLB Pipeline updated its top prospects list to identify Adley Rutschman as the top prospect in all of baseball AND Grayson Rodriguez as the game’s top pitching prospect.
Read moreIn August, MLB Pipeline updated its top prospects list to identify Adley Rutschman as the top prospect in all of baseball AND Grayson Rodriguez as the game’s top pitching prospect.
Read moreOrioles prospect Colton Cowser recently spoke with PressBox about his favorite vacation spot, the show he recently binge-watched and more.
Read moreOrioles prospect Grayson Rodriguez recently chatted with PressBox about his favorite pregame meal, favorite musician and more.
Read moreAmong those participating in the Orioles’ Fall Instructional League Camp are 17 members of the Orioles’ 2021 draft class, as well as Heston Kjerstad, the team’s top pick in 2020.
Read moreAfter struggling earlier in the summer, Orioles prospect Johnny Rizer has come on strong for Bowie. “It’s just a learning experience and trusting the process, as cliché as it sounds,” Rizer said. “But baseball is a game of failure and the more you fail I think the more you’ll be able to succeed.”
Read moreOrioles prospect Coby Mayo says he learned some valuable lessons working out with Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo last offseason. “There’s going to be ups and downs,” Mayo said. “It’s not always going to be easy. He definitely proved that you can overcome anything in baseball.”
Read moreNow with Triple-A Norfolk, Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Smith has spent about a year in Baltimore’s organization since being traded by the Mets in the Miguel Castro deal. “I love it here,” Smith said. “I’ve gotten to know everybody and I’ve really enjoyed it here so far.”
Read moreOrioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser, now with Low-A Delmarva, says he’s prepared to handle the expectations that come with being the No. 5 overall pick for a team in the midst of a massive rebuilding project.
Read moreOrioles pitching prospect Blaine Knight has bounced back from a rough 2019 season, earning a promotion to Triple-A Norfolk Aug. 16, just a few weeks after he and his wife welcomed a baby boy. “For me, I think it is another motivation piece,” Knight said.
Read moreAdley Rutschman has gotten off to a hot start with Triple-A Norfolk, his last stop before playing in the major leagues. “I trust that the Orioles have a plan for me, and they’ve had a plan for me all year,” Rutschman said. “… Just looking forward to seeing how that unfolds.”
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