MLB Execs: Gunnar is the favorite for Rookie of the Year

[Prayin4Reign]

4 hours ago, IPlayGM said:

Dare I say “the Calvary”?!?

(ducks head as hangouters begin to throw sharp objects)

For the love of Brad Bergesen and Brian Matusz you may not!
 

[Moose Milligan]

Not getting my hopes up but it'd be cool if Gunnar won it.  

[btdart20]

The next installment of the MLB executive prospect voting.  This time focusing on "Tools".  A few Gunnar's, Jackson, Grayson, and a DL Hall showing as well.  

This could a sort-of shopping list if a MLB level deal doesn't pan out.  

MLB front office selections best prospect tools

And I'll tag on another MLB.com article about the 2023 Prospect All-Defense team.  (Spoiler - no O's.)

Pipeline All defense team 2023 (mlb.com)

[SpOkane]

Part 3: MLB Execs poll on prospects with best tools MLB front office selections best prospect tools

Hitting: Gunnar 2nd, Holliday 3 way tie for 4th

Usable Power: Gunnar 3 way tie for 4th

Speed: O's Shutout

Fastball: Grayson 3 way tie for 3rd

Secondary: Grayson 1st, Hall 5 way tie for 5th

Pitchability: Grayson 2nd

 

[Frobby]

Nice to see Grayson on all three pitching lists.  

I’m praying for this kid to land somewhere near his ceiling.  That would be such a game changer for this organization, and such a boost for the fan base.   It’s been 15 years since we had a “must see” pitcher (Bedard), and that was really just for two seasons.   
 

[SpOkane]

Last part of the 4 part series: Execs rank Best Farm Systems:

• Best Farm: O's 1st w/ 50%
• Who Uses Draft Best: O's 2nd
• Not mentioned for Int'l Mkt
• Most Underrated Farm System: 4-way tie for 5th
• Hordes Prospects Most: 3-way tie for 5th
• Not mentioned for pitcher development
• Hitter Development: 6-way tie for 3rd
• Not mentioned for sleeper prospects

Not too bad to have the best farm system and still considered by some to be underrated.

[Can_of_corn]

12 hours ago, Frobby said:

Nice to see Grayson on all three pitching lists.  

I’m praying for this kid to land somewhere near his ceiling.  That would be such a game changer for this organization, and such a boost for the fan base.   It’s been 15 years since we had a “must see” pitcher (Bedard), and that was really just for two seasons.   
 

Britton was must see as a closer.

Had an all-time great season.

[Frobby]

8 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

Britton was must see as a closer.

Had an all-time great season.

I’m talking about the guy who you say, “I need to be sure to watch the O’s tonight because Pitcher X is pitching.”   Where you’re actually excited to watch the game because of who’s scheduled to pitch.   Britton was great but a reliever doesn’t fit that bill.   

[OriolesMagic83]

On 1/10/2023 at 7:29 AM, IPlayGM said:

Dare I say “the Calvary”?!?

(ducks head as hangouters begin to throw sharp objects)

Calvary is spelled right because it made a lot of O's fans feel like they were nailed to a cross.

[Emory Eagle]

12 hours ago, Frobby said:

Nice to see Grayson on all three pitching lists.  

I’m praying for this kid to land somewhere near his ceiling.  That would be such a game changer for this organization, and such a boost for the fan base.   It’s been 15 years since we had a “must see” pitcher (Bedard), and that was really just for two seasons.   
 

I love watching a pitcher in a groove.  And it’s really been too long since the Os have had a classic TOR SP.  With the rule changes it will be more important than ever for the Os SP to increase their K rate, and GR has the stuff to do it.  DL Hall too. 

[btdart20]

Adding the link:  MLB front office selections best farm systems

As impressive as getting half of the executive votes for #1 farm system, the fact that they got a few votes saying our system is underrated amplifies that vote!

I don't think it's odd that we're not mentioned for pitcher development.  But I do think it's odd that we're not mentioned for hitter or sleeper development.  Does that mean these executives think we really draft with a top shelf approach (less misses and/or better over/underslot guys) for hitters and it's less about developing lesser talent?  

I think the Braves should have gotten votes for developing pitchers (even without considering Strider).  

The Astros and Dodgers are in a tier in themselves.  The Guardians, Rays, and Cards are in the next tier.  The O's are pushing for more than just a 3-year run as a 'system'.  We need to check off a few more boxes than having high draft picks.

[sportsfan8703]

On 1/11/2023 at 10:21 AM, Frobby said:

Nice to see Grayson on all three pitching lists.  

I’m praying for this kid to land somewhere near his ceiling.  That would be such a game changer for this organization, and such a boost for the fan base.   It’s been 15 years since we had a “must see” pitcher (Bedard), and that was really just for two seasons.   
 

It’s like we’ve forgotten how good this dude is because the negative vibes about the service clock manipulation and then his injury. Dude is elite. 

[Can_of_corn]

13 hours ago, Frobby said:

I’m talking about the guy who you say, “I need to be sure to watch the O’s tonight because Pitcher X is pitching.”   Where you’re actually excited to watch the game because of who’s scheduled to pitch.   Britton was great but a reliever doesn’t fit that bill.   

OK.

I would stay up if the Os had the lead to watch him pitch.

To me he was must see.

 

[sportsfan8703]

Reading through this series I saw Basallo, Norby, and Ortiz all popped up on the underrated portion. That’s three guys in the 10-15 names they mentioned. 

[Frobby]

42 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

OK.

I would stay up if the Os had the lead to watch him pitch.

To me he was must see.

 

I pretty much always stay up if I’m watching and the O’s have the lead.  I enjoy watching wins.   Of course, blown saves are THE WORST.  So 2016 was pretty sweet, no doubt.