By valuing hitting as much as they do in the draft, the Orioles have created a unique circumstance when it comes to their low-minors pitching.
Their staffs at High-A Aberdeen and Low-A Delmarva, especially in the second half of the season, have been largely populated by pitchers who were targeted for their traits but don’t have the eye-catching stuff or pedigree to put them on the national prospect radar.
It’s unassuming on the surface, and without the typical indicators of draft status or signing bonus to draw attention to the top players, it’s been difficult to distinguish at times just who the best of the bunch is.