According to Mlb's Statcast, the Birds boast hardest-hitting lineup

[xian4]

That's with the addition of Pedro Alvarez

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/166723974/statcast-orioles-among-top-hard-hitting-teams

[canonfaz]

Should be an exciting summer offensively.

[weams]

That's with the addition of Pedro Alvarez

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/166723974/statcast-orioles-among-top-hard-hitting-teams

My kinda team.

[Redskins Rick]

My kinda team.

Nice to see them on top of a list, and not at the bottom.

[ExileAngelos]

If we mash like many predict I wonder if a nickname for these guys is not far behind.

[NashLumber]

If we mash like many predict I wonder if a nickname for these guys is not far behind.

My kinda team.

The Big Hairy Guys.

Though I see Pedro has shaved the excess lettuce to comply with the facial hair code.

[Redskins Rick]

I like what Gausman had to say about the Oriole lineup in Roch's article today:

"I said it at breakfast, I think every guy in our lineup has the potential to hit 30 home runs, and so that's pretty ridiculous if you think about it," Gausman said. "He's another lefty bat for us that can hit for power that doesn't strike out very often. It's going to be a big thing. He's going to play well in the East with all those small ballparks. I think our team is going to hit a lot of home runs. I'm looking forward to that."

Would Gausman be afraid to face this lineup? That's a strong word. Cautious is more like it.

"I wouldn't say I would be afraid, but I would definitely have to be on my game. That's for sure," Gausman said.

"They're all big guys, too. You think about it. The smallest guy we would have in the lineup would be Hardy. He's a big shortstop. He's a big guy if you think about it. I don't like when big guys get into the box. If you have nine guys getting into the box and every single one of them is big, it's very intimidating for a pitcher."

[25 Nuggets]

Orioles and Jays, Jays and Orioles. Let the Race To 300 Home Runs commence.

Fun factoid:

Orioles highest average batted distance

248.0 Chris Davis

231.3 Jonathan Schoop

230.7 Caleb Joseph

227.2 Manny Machado

226.8 Mark Trumbo

225.2 Matt Wieters

213.2 Adam Jones

I'm surprised Joseph's is so high. Both of our catchers hit hard - not many teams can say that.

[TheBee]

That's with the addition of Pedro Alvarez

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/166723974/statcast-orioles-among-top-hard-hitting-teams

Good find - fun read. Thanks-

[JLee2027]

Schoop could grow into a monster. Imagine a lineup where he bats 7th and still hits 40 home runs.

[AdamK]

Maybe we'll win the world series of building demolition. Have Home and Garden TV get in on this.

For 81 games people can tune in to see them knock down the outfield bleachers.

Going to need reinforced palms in the batting gloves with all the high fivin going on.

[BohKnowsBmore]

Schoop could grow into a monster. Imagine a lineup where he bats 7th and still hits 40 home runs.

He already is...

[weams]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Average exit velocity broken down by base hit type:<br>Single: 90.5 MPH<br>Double: 97.1 MPH<br>Triple: 98.1 MPH<br>HR: 103.2 MPH</p>— Daren Willman (@darenw) <a href="

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