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Carter Baumler
Throws: RHP
Age (as of Jun 30th): 20
2022 Level: A

Bio: No pitcher at this stage on the list has a much upside as this 20-year old right-hander. Unfortunately, after missing the 2021 season due to undergoing Tommy John surgery, he pitched just 11.2 innings before going on the injured list for the rest of the season with right shoulder inflammation. Didn’t allow an earned run and only allowed three hits and three walks over his first three starts covering nine innings pitched. In his 4th start he allowed three runs, two earned on when lost his control, walking three and allowing three hits before being removed with two outs in the 3rd. He would then be put on the injured list.

Before that outing, Baumler showed a nice 92-94 MPH fastball, 12-6 curveball, and a feel to throw a nice change up. He also threw a slider, but it was a below average offering. Batters slashed just .171/.292/.268/.560 against him in his limited innings.

Obviously, the issue is that Baumler will be turning 21 next season and has thrown 11.2 professional innings after a truncated senior year of high school in 2020. The upside is there for him to be a nice prospect, but until he puts in a full healthy season, the health concerns will linger. If healthy, Baumler will most likely start 2023 back in Delmarva.

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32 minutes ago, Frobby said:

Tony, I take it from your report that the org hasn’t provided any information on whether Baumler is expected to be a full go in 2023?

The organization has not responded to any of my requests for information on injuries so I've stopped asking. So for now, I have as much information as any of you.

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From Roch:

“Baumler injured his shoulder. He’s expected to report to the spring training complex in early January and resume throwing late in the month. The Orioles hope to see him pitch in games in the early part of the season. Maybe a month or so into it. Timelines are tough to trust because things change.”

Less optimistic sounding than I’d like.  

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3 minutes ago, Frobby said:

From Roch:

“Baumler injured his shoulder. He’s expected to report to the spring training complex in early January and resume throwing late in the month. The Orioles hope to see him pitch in games in the early part of the season. Maybe a month or so into it. Timelines are tough to trust because things change.”

Less optimistic sounding than I’d like.  

Quite vague.

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10 minutes ago, Frobby said:

From Roch:

“Baumler injured his shoulder. He’s expected to report to the spring training complex in early January and resume throwing late in the month. The Orioles hope to see him pitch in games in the early part of the season. Maybe a month or so into it. Timelines are tough to trust because things change.”

Less optimistic sounding than I’d like.  

If you want a more positive take I've got one.

They are going to work on mechanical issues in EST and have him start the season late because he's going to be pitching limited innings regardless.

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5 hours ago, Frobby said:

From Roch:

“Baumler injured his shoulder. He’s expected to report to the spring training complex in early January and resume throwing late in the month. The Orioles hope to see him pitch in games in the early part of the season. Maybe a month or so into it. Timelines are tough to trust because things change.”

Less optimistic sounding than I’d like.  

Definitely not great to hear he's still going to be limited going into the season. Hopefully it won't limit him too much, but I would have been happier to hear that he's been throwing and that he will be full go in the spring. Sounds to me like they will start him back up and if no set backs, then he will pitch competitively by May ish. 

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