The Baltimore Orioles have selected outfielder Enrique Bradfield Jr. out of Vanderbilt with the 17th overall pick in the MLB draft last night. The Orioles also selected outfielder Mac Horvath with the 53rd pick and pitcher Jackson Baumeister with the 64th pick of the draft. Bradfield is a center fielder and is known for his speed, the fastest player in the draft is an … [Read more...] about Orioles select Enrique Bradfield Jr. and two others in the first day of the draft
Archives for July 2023
Big Hype Prospects: Salas, Merrill, Yorke, Hence, Mayo
We missed a week while I was on the injured list (back spasms sustained while diving back to first base). There’s much for us to cover. Let’s start with some high-profile Padres. While the draft is tempting, let’s look in on those guys as they sign. Five Big Hype Prospects Ethan Salas, 17, C, SDP (A) 139 PA, 6 HR, 5 SB, .259/.381/.500 When we adjourned two weeks ago, Salas was … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Salas, Merrill, Yorke, Hence, Mayo
Ravens HC John Harbaugh discusses team’s remade WR corps
The Baltimore Ravens have almost completely remade their wide receiver corps over the course of the 2023 offseason. They’ve added players such as Odell Beckham Jr., Nelson Agholor and Laquon Treadwell in free agency while also drafting Zay Flowers in the 2023 draft. Baltimore also still has wideouts Rashod Bateman and Devin Duvernay on their roster, contributing to an extremely … [Read more...] about Ravens HC John Harbaugh discusses team’s remade WR corps
Orioles’ Adley Rutschman puts on switch-hitting show in Home Run Derby but falls in opening round
With his father throwing to him, Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman lost in the opening round of the Home Run Derby to top seed Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox but showcased his switch-hitting prowess. … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Adley Rutschman puts on switch-hitting show in Home Run Derby but falls in opening round
Adley stuns Derby crowd from the left … and the right
Rutschman crushes 27 homers as a switch-hitter but falls to No. 1 seed Luis Robert Jr. … [Read more...] about Adley stuns Derby crowd from the left … and the right