MLB Pipeline ranks O’s farm system no. 1 (again)

[Frobby]

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The Orioles retain the top spot in the MLB Pipeline Farm System Rankings for the fourth consecutive time between preseason and midseason lists. Since Pipeline began ranking systems in 2015, only one other organization has claimed No. 1 four times in a row, and that was the Padres (2018 pre/mid, 2019 pre/mid). Baltimore and San Diego are also now tied with the most No. 1 rankings with four each; the Rays (three) are the only other club with more than one.

“The baseball world caught sight of what’s coming to Charm City last year, when Adley Rutschman became AL Rookie of the Year runner-up and new No. 1 overall prospect Gunnar Henderson debuted in August. The result: a 31-win increase over 2021. There’s lots more where those two came from as the club attempts to return to the postseason for the first time since 2016.

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“This makes four in a row in the top spot for the Orioles, and they keep things going even when guys graduate. Sure, Gunnar Henderson will be off prospect lists soon enough, but an MLB-leading eight total guys in the Top 100 helps cushion that blow -- and they have more who could land on that list soon. Beyond the elite-level guys, this system is still really deep, and the young talent is reaching Baltimore and starting to make some exciting things happen in the AL East.”

https://www.mlb.com/news/farm-system-rankings-2023-preseason?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

[Three Run Homer]

The O's will relinquish the #1 slot once Gunnar graduates, but I think Holliday will be the #1 prospect in baseball before long.  Kjerstad might never get to #1 because he's not a five-tool player, but he's my pick to make the fastest rise in these rankings this season among Orioles' prospects.  

[Spy Fox]

There may be a better thread for this, but MLB Pipeline just released an updated list with early season graduates removed. Holliday all the way to #3, and Westburg and Kjerstad both on the "highest risers" list.

3 - Jackson Holliday

6 - Grayson Rodriguez (graduating within weeks)

31 - Colton Cowser

52 - Jordan Westburg

53 - Heston Kjerstad

83 - DL Hall

84 - Joey Ortiz

89 - Connor Norby

[Fiver6565]

Hopefully we see one or two younger guys start to pop on these lists (other than Holliday). Theoretically this entire list should be graduated by this time next year, though it almost certainly can’t be in Baltimore for all. 

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, Fiver6565 said:

Hopefully we see one or two younger guys start to pop on these lists (other than Holliday). Theoretically this entire list should be graduated by this time next year, though it almost certainly can’t be in Baltimore for all. 

Most of the list should already be in the process of losing their eligibility.

[Fiver6565]

Just now, Can_of_corn said:

Most of the list should already be in the process of losing their eligibility.

Fully agree!  We’ll be lucky if half of them have by the end of the year in all likelihood with they way it’s going. 

[Can_of_corn]

3 minutes ago, Fiver6565 said:

Fully agree!  We’ll be lucky if half of them have by the end of the year in all likelihood with they way it’s going. 

I disagree.  My end goal doesn't revolve around farm system rankings.

My view we'll be lucky if Holliday is the only one of those names still on the list.

[Gurgi]

Its wonderful but I am getting worried we need more pitching.  

[Chaka Garcia]

5 hours ago, Gurgi said:

Its wonderful but I am getting worried we need more pitching.  

As we learned, no guarantees with pitching prospects. There is a chance that neither Hall or Grod will be front line starters or may take awhile to establish themselves aka Gausman.

[btdart20]

6 hours ago, Gurgi said:

I am getting worried we need more pitching.  

Says nearly every team, ever. 

Grayson and DL not withstanding, I'm more confident in our MiLB pitching progress now than I was a year ago.

[emmett16]

6 hours ago, btdart20 said:

Says nearly every team, ever. 

Grayson and DL not withstanding, I'm more confident in our MiLB pitching progress now than I was a year ago.

There is an interesting guy (or two) with upside at every level now.  Not the ideal situation but it’s not like we have zero pitching prospects.  

[Alasdaire]

This is for dynasty leagues in fantasy baseball. And not even including Adley/Gunnar, who are top-tier dynasty assets. Insane.

[Sports Guy]

Grayson has graduated off of the MLB list. (And presumably all lists)

[emmett16]

On 5/15/2023 at 5:51 PM, Spy Fox said:

There may be a better thread for this, but MLB Pipeline just released an updated list with early season graduates removed. Holliday all the way to #3, and Westburg and Kjerstad both on the "highest risers" list.

3 - Jackson Holliday

6 - Grayson Rodriguez (graduating within weeks)

31 - Colton Cowser

52 - Jordan Westburg

53 - Heston Kjerstad

83 - DL Hall

84 - Joey Ortiz

89 - Connor Norby

Willems, Basallo, Povich,  Prieto, could make their way onto the list by end of season if they all keep up the pace.   Wagner/Beavers/Fabian as well if they start to pick up the pace and take off.