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MLB.com: Which O's Prospects Took Steps Forward

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https://www.mlb.com/orioles/news/orioles-prospects-progress-in-2019-season

For me, the Rutschman catching video, where he is interviewed by and demonstrates catching technique with-- Harold Reynolds, is informative and cool. 
I wouldn't put it past him to be able to teach our catchers a thing or two about the craft... most specifically Sisco. 

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It’s a pretty good list when Grayson Rodriguez is listed at the bottom as a player of note and cannot crack the top 6. He certainly took huge steps forward as a pitcher in his first full season.

Rutschman has no place in that list, honestly. But an interesting read nonetheless. 

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