Minor League Game Summaries 7/27
Wilson Garcia went three for four with a home run and earned the honor of being name Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day.
Norfolk Tides...
HPP: Who is Mike Elias
by Wildcard
Mike Elias - Currently AGM for Player Acquisition for the Astros. Elias have been through a successful rebuild which should be a big...
Are pitchers getting the most out of their changeups?
https://twitter.com/pitchingninja/status/1183925888888590336?s=21
I got the idea for this topic after watching Stephen Strasburg carve up right-handed batters in the...
Finding Rotation Depth in the MiLB Free Agent Market
“In addition to that group, we’re still going to be looking and hoping for three or four more external additions, either minor...
#29 2020 Prospect: Rylan Bannon – 2B/3B
Name: Rylan Bannon (click link for full 2019 scouting report) Position: 2B/3BAge as of 6/30/20: 24Bats: RightThrows:...
Luke’s Orioles Top 50 Prospects For 2018: #1-10
Welcome to the finale of my Orioles Top 50 Prospects for 2018 countdown. If you want to check out the stats for these players,...
Minor League Game Summaries 8/18
Bruce Zimmermann pitched five innings and allowed three hits and a run. He walked three and struck out two. His ERA since arriving from the...
Alex Wells – LHP – 2018 # 21 Prospect
Alex Wells
Age: 212018 Level: A+ 2018 StatsCurrent/Future/Ceiling Grades: 25/45/50
What we know:
Wells is a young pitcher from Australia with mediocre stuff but above average pitchability....
Orioles #12 Prospect Keegan Akin – LHP
Age: 242019 Level: AAA
Pitches (current/future value)Fastball: 55/55Changeup: 55/55Slider: 50/50Command: 45/50Most Likely Future Role:...
Orioles Select D.L. Hall With First Round Pick
The 2017 MLB Draft is under way. The Orioles went to the high school ranks with their first selection, draft left-hander D.L. Hall from...
2018 1st round pick Supplemental (37): Caydyn Greiner – SS – Oregon State
Best Defensive Shortstop in the draft. Pushed Madrigal to Second Base.
Brenan Hanifee – RHP 2018 #10 Prospect
Brenan Hanifee
Age: 19
2018 Level: Low-A
2018 Stats
Current/Future/Ceiling Grades: 25/50/55
What we know:
Hanifee has a sturdy athletic frame with some room for added muscle. Just 19 years...
Grayson Rodriguez impresses in Delmarva debut, plus other notes
The Orioles 1st round pick in the 2018 draft, RHP Grayson Rodriguez, made his full season debut for the Delmarva Shorebirds last...
Orioles #30 Prospect Brett Cumberland – C
Age: 242019 Level: A+/AA
Tools (current/future value) Hit: 30/35 Game Power: 45/55 Raw Power: 55/55...
#19 2020 Prospect: Darrell Hernaiz – SS
Name: Darrell Hernaiz (click link for full 2019 scouting report) Position: SSAge as of 6/30/20: 18Bats: RightThrows:...
Minor League Game Summaries 7/28
Ian Locke - Norfolk Wins 5-1
Josh Rogers worked seven strong innings and Pedro Álvarez homered as part of a three-hit night to help power...
Zach Pop – RHP – 2018 #16 Prospect
Zach Pop
Age: 22
2018 Level: A/A+/AA
2018 Stats
Current/Future/Ceiling Grades: 40/45/50
What we know:
Pop just finished his first full professional season. He came over from the Dodgers in...
Orioles #8 Prospect: Zac Lowther – LHP
Age: 232019 Level: AA
Pitches (current/future value)Fastball: 50/55Curveball: 50/55Change: 45/50Slider: 45/50Command: 45/50Most Likely Future Role:...
HHP: Low Minors Arms
by Eric Garfield
I was asked to somehow analyze the low minors arms for speculative purposes based on what...
#30 2020 Prospect: Tyler Nevin – 1B/3B
Name: Tyler NevinAge as of 6/30/20: 23Bats: RightThrows: RightCurrent Grade: 30Future Grade: 40 Ceiling Grade: 45Most Likely...
Quick Hits: Orioles Spring Opener 2/23
Welcome to Quick Hits, a new recurring feature this season. Quick Hits will be a short rundown of any video scouting notes I accumulate....
Cadyn Grenier – SS – 2018 #23 Prospect
Cadyn Grenier
Age: 222018 Level: A2018 StatsCurrent/Future/Ceiling Grades: 35/45/50
What we know:
The Orioles made Grenier the 37th overall pick in the 2018 draft. He’s a polished...
Orioles #13 Prospect Alex Wells – LHP
Age: 222019 Level: AA
Pitches (current/future value)Fastball: 40/45Curveball: 45/50Changeup: 45/50Slider: 45/50Command: 55/60Most Likely Future Role:...
Orioles 2021 #10 Prospect Connor Norby – 2B
The Orioles 2nd round pick in the 2021 draft, Norby has a chance to be an everyday second baseman with on base...