Baseball America 2023 Top 100

[RVAOsFan]

Baseball America just released their 2023 Top 100 list that includes 8 Orioles prospects.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2023-top-100-prospects/

 

[RVAOsFan]

 

[George Zuverink]

3 minutes ago, RVAOsFan said:

 

After his showing in Arizona, there could be an argument for Kjerstad. Mayo can’t be too far off the mark either.

[Moose Milligan]

Good to see.  Surprised to see Ortiz at #99, was expecting them to sneak Mayo in there in the 90s.  

 

[RVAOsFan]

I don't think an O's fan can really ask for anymore respect than this.  8 in the top 100 is some pretty high praise.  I think it is going to be interesting to see how everyone views Westburg / Ortiz / Norby after this season.  Seems like most around here really like Ortiz so I am a little surprised to see Norby ranked (barely) ahead of him.  This could have a lot to do with Norby being a second round pick I suppose.

[ThisIsBirdland]

Just now, George Zuverink said:

After his showing in Arizona, there could be an argument for Kjerstad. Mayo can’t be too far off the mark either.

Plenty of interesting players like Povich, Seth Johnson, Beavers, Wagner, Fabian, maybe some of the international free agents starting to develop too, plus there are always some you don't see coming. When (not if) the lease gets signed and the team gets sold, we'll be rocking and rolling around here.

[AnythingO's]

Even if we graduate 3-4 of those this year we still have our share remaining. Then with the next wave of Kjerstad, Mayo, Fabian, Beavers, Wagner, Baumlier, Johnson, Povich some will step forward. Good time to be O's.

[Moose Milligan]

9 minutes ago, ThisIsBirdland said:

Plenty of interesting players like Povich, Seth Johnson, Beavers, Wagner, Fabian, maybe some of the international free agents starting to develop too, plus there are always some you don't see coming. When (not if) the lease gets signed and the team gets sold, we'll be rocking and rolling around here.

 

3 minutes ago, AnythingO's said:

Even if we graduate 3-4 of those this year we still have our share remaining. Then with the next wave of Kjerstad, Mayo, Fabian, Beavers, Wagner, Baumlier, Johnson, Povich some will step forward. Good time to be O's.

Plus whoever we draft this year.  

I don't think you'll see it next year, but in the year after I think we'd see some names from the international markets that we've signed, perhaps Basallo if he continues to develop.  

[RZNJ]

76

Jordan Westburg

OriolesSS/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50
Skinny: After years where the Orioles struggled to fill a lineup with major leaguers, they are getting ready to have a surplus of big league-ready infielders. Westburg, like No. 1 prospect Gunnar Henderson, can play shortstop or third base, and he can hit enough to fit at either spot.

[LTO's]

Just now, Moose Milligan said:

I don't think you'll see it next year, but in the year after I think we'd see some names from the international markets that we've signed, perhaps Basallo if he continues to develop. 

If I remember correctly, Basallo got some votes in that mlb pipeline article about most underrated prospects. 

[Sports Guy]

Norby in over Mayo?  Surprised a little by that.

[HakunaSakata]

41 minutes ago, RVAOsFan said:

Baseball America just released their 2023 Top 100 list that includes 8 Orioles prospects.

https://www.baseballamerica.com/rankings/2023-top-100-prospects/

 

The Orioles having eight prospects in the top 100 is, as the kids say, FIRE. 

[wildcard]

12 minutes ago, RZNJ said:

76

Jordan Westburg

OriolesSS/3B

Notes:

Tools: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50
Skinny: After years where the Orioles struggled to fill a lineup with major leaguers, they are getting ready to have a surplus of big league-ready infielders. Westburg, like No. 1 prospect Gunnar Henderson, can play shortstop or third base, and he can hit enough to fit at either spot.

A 50 arm does not make me think SS or 3B.  More 2B/1B/LF/DH

Edited January 18, 2023 by wildcard

[Pickles]

Just now, wildcard said:

A 50 arm does not make me think SS or 3B.  More 2B/1B/LF/DH

The reports on his defense have been varied to say the least, and the O's apparently aren't in love with it.  I'm very interested in seeing him play with my own eyes.

[RZNJ]

2 minutes ago, Sports Guy said:

Norby in over Mayo?  Surprised a little by that.

They stick to the top ten team rankings.  
 

1

Gunnar Henderson SS/3B

2

Grayson Rodriguez RHP

3

Jackson Holliday SS

4

Colton Cowser OF

5

D.L. Hall LHP

6

Jordan Westburg SS/3B

7

Connor Norby 2B

8

Joey Ortiz SS/2B

9

Kyle Stowers OF

10

Coby Mayo 3B

The top 100 isn’t going to change the order of any teams top ten, if you know what I mean.