Baltimore Orioles 2024 Top MLB Prospects
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The top of the Orioles system is headlined by Jackson Holliday, who the Orioles believe can be an all-star-caliber middle infielder who provides elite on-base presence at the top of the lineup.
Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Orioles system entering 2024. Jon Meoli is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss the state of Baltimore’s farm system.
Orioles Top 10 Prospects
See the 10 best prospects in the Orioles system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
Below, you can also find a projected lineup in 2027 and the prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2027 Lineup
Catcher: Adley Rutschman (29)
First Base: Ryan Mountcastle (30)
Second Base: Jackson Holliday (23)
Third Base: Coby Mayo (25)
Shortstop: Gunnar Henderson (26)
Left Field: Colton Cowser (27)
Center Field: Enrique Bradfield Jr. (25)
Right Field: Heston Kjerstad (28)
Designated Hitter: Samuel Basallo (22)
No. 1 Starter: Grayson Rodriguez (27)
No. 2 Starter: Kyle Bradish (30)
No. 3 Starter: DL Hall (28)
No. 4 Starter: Dean Kremer (31)
No. 5 Starter: Chayce McDermott (28)
Closer: Felix Bautista (32)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Baltimore’s Top 10, click here.
Best Tools
Best Hitter for Average: Jackson Holliday
Best Power Hitter: Samuel Basallo
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Jackson Holliday
Fastest Baserunner: Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Best Athlete: Jackson Holliday
Best Fastball: DL Hall
Best Curveball: Trace Bright
Best Slider: DL Hall
Best Changeup: DL Hall
Best Control: Alex Pham
Best Defensive Catcher: Silas Ardoin
Best Defensive Infielder: Joey Ortiz
Best Infield Arm: Coby Mayo
Best Defensive Outfielder: Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Best Outfield Arm: Jud Fabian