Connor Norby 2022

[CharmCityHokie]

1 hour ago, RZNJ said:

That’s a question a lot of prospects need answered.  I don’t know but I like the Bowie version better than the Aberdeen version.  Similar to Ortiz in that he loves to use the whole field.  His swing, from limited views, seems like he’s a high ball hitter.  Not sure how he is with breaking stuff.  He seems to keep getting better though so I’m hopeful but I don’t think he or Mayo stay on the infield if they stay in the organization.

I've been thinking about the dearth of first base prospects in the organization and having heard about Norby's middling defensive rating wondered if it would be worthwhile to start trying him over there for games; give him a Steve Pearce skillset

[RZNJ]

40 minutes ago, CharmCityHokie said:

I've been thinking about the dearth of first base prospects in the organization and having heard about Norby's middling defensive rating wondered if it would be worthwhile to start trying him over there for games; give him a Steve Pearce skillset

I think LF or 1B are likely destinations if he isn't dealt.   

[AnythingO's]

16 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

I think LF or 1B are likely destinations if he isn't dealt.   

Would the same also be said about Norby if perhaps Mateo holds SS and Ortiz goes to 2B?

[RZNJ]

18 minutes ago, AnythingO's said:

Would the same also be said about Norby if perhaps Mateo holds SS and Ortiz goes to 2B?

The impression I have is that Norby is behind Westburg and Ortiz as a defensive 2B.  That makes his path there less likely but not impossible.  

[CharmCityHokie]

41 minutes ago, AnythingO's said:

Would the same also be said about Norby if perhaps Mateo holds SS and Ortiz goes to 2B?

I was thinking he could go the Steve Pearce route with 1B/COF/some 2B if necessary. Jonathan Schoop last year played mostly 1B and some 2B, could work for Norby if he could pick up 1B well enough.

[AnythingO's]

35 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

The impression I have is that Norby is behind Westburg and Ortiz as a defensive 2B.  That makes his path there less likely but not impossible.  

I confused myself, tried to make a double  point, one about Norby's defensive projection and second that Westburg is also in the same boat with the recent performance of Ortiz. Pundits say Gunner can be GG at 3B, Tony says Ortiz could be GG at 2B, we already know about Mateo's defense. If he could just hit like the second half we don't have to worry about IF defense for a few years. Urias is utility IF capably playing all 3 positions. 

[Frobby]

Norby finished the AA portion of his season hitting .298/.389/.571.   At A+ and AA combined, he hit 25 homers in only 112 games.   You’d have to think he starts 2023 in Norfolk.  

[Gurgi]

This is a sign of how good our minor leagues are doing.  In years past a propect putting up these type of numbers would be talked about non stop.  But it is hard to have enough time because we have many multiple players doing great.   

Good times are coming

[deward]

14 hours ago, Frobby said:

Norby finished the AA portion of his season hitting .298/.389/.571.   At A+ and AA combined, he hit 25 homers in only 112 games.   You’d have to think he starts 2023 in Norfolk.  

Going there now, looks like...

 

[Frobby]

11 minutes ago, deward said:

Going there now, looks like...

 

Well-deserved promotion, I’m glad they’re doing that.  

[btdart20]

With Westburg, Ortiz, and Norby now at AAA, it'll be easy for them to just play set 3B, SS, and 2B (respectively).  But hopefully they use this time to get Westburg and Norby some reps at 1B.  They have plenty of other IF options to throw them the ball...

Pretty cool, my kids will be excited.  Norby was a guy who treated them well at Aberdeen early this year!

[RZNJ]

12 minutes ago, btdart20 said:

With Westburg, Ortiz, and Norby now at AAA, it'll be easy for them to just play set 3B, SS, and 2B (respectively).  But hopefully they use this time to get Westburg and Norby some reps at 1B.  They have plenty of other IF options to throw them the ball...

Pretty cool, my kids will be excited.  Norby was a guy who treated them well at Aberdeen early this year!

Since Norby has played 2B almost exclusively, it's definitely going to be tough to get Westburg and Ortiz reps there are Ortiz hasn't played much if any 3B, particularly at Norfolk.    I suspect Ortiz will get most of the SS reps and Westburg will get most of the 3B reps but they might see some time at the other spots still.

[btdart20]

18 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

Since Norby has played 2B almost exclusively, it's definitely going to be tough to get Westburg and Ortiz reps there are Ortiz hasn't played much if any 3B, particularly at Norfolk.    I suspect Ortiz will get most of the SS reps and Westburg will get most of the 3B reps but they might see some time at the other spots still.

That's the 'easy' route I'm hoping they avoid.  Especially in view of the MLB roster as it stands now.  Management (probably starting with Elias and Hyde) needs to start talking with Britton about filling the 1B org gap somehow with the bats that are performing.  There's no reason to get caught like they did with Gunnar in a crash course learning 2B (and 1B) for a few games. 

 

Playing time would look something like this:

1B - 35% Westburg, 50% Norby, 15% org guys

2B - 50% Norby, 20% Westburg, 30% Ortiz

SS - 70% Ortiz, 20% Westburg, 10% org

3B - 25% Westburg, 75% org guys

Ortiz is the priority play at SS, but it would be good to increase his reps at 2B too.

Ideally, Westburg's 1B reps would be higher, but this allows him to keep his other skills fresh too.  He might be a great fit at 2B in Baltimore but with Ortiz the priority and Norby's limitation, Westburg is a bit squeezed at 2B.  

 

[Tony-OH]

At 5-10 (maybe), Norby is not the ideal size for a first baseman even if his bat suggest he can play there. Westburg however could be a guy who moves there if he's not part of a trade for pitching or a big bopper outfielder.

[Just Regular]

I think 2023's new shift rules probably hurt Norby relative to Westburg and Ortiz in the battle for 2B reps on the Orioles by reinstating the need for 2B to fend for themselves defensively some.

OAA still loves Jonathan Schoop but watching him this week does he look anything like a platinum glove candidate?