Jon Meoli

With elite speed, contact skills and center field defense, Slater de Brun gives the Orioles another dynamic outfield prospect.

The Orioles got a sense for what Nate George can do last summer on the backfields. This year, he was using his speed and selectivity to hit his way to Low-A.

Trey Gibson throws a wide repertoire with particular feel for his different breaking ball shapes. He is part of a growing stable of Double-A arms in the Orioles’ system.

Braxton Bragg was throwing hard with secondary pitches that were a full grade better than last year. Results followed in his first taste of Double-A.

The Orioles have molded college reliever Zach Fruit into an intriguing minor league starter. He might have the weapons to remain in that role.

Samuel Basallo has hitting potential few Orioles prospects can even approach. The organization wants to improve his MLB readiness by spending time with veterans at Triple-A.

Venezuelan righthander Keeler Morfe combines rare arm speed from a smaller frame, but it’s his aptitude that emboldened the Orioles to challenge him

Heston Kjerstad has played sporadically for the Orioles the past two seasons. But he made both postseason rosters, and the lessons he learned are valuable.

The Orioles have tripled down on athletic college outfielders in the past three drafts. They have a clear rationale for taking Vance Honeycutt this year.

The Orioles drafted Matthew Etzel in the 10th round last year. He has done nothing but hit ever since.

Venezuelan righthander Moises Chace stepped into the pitching spotlight at High-A early this season.