Sean Miller knew from the outset the coronavirus pandemic could result in cancellation of the entire 2020 baseball season.
Miller was among a large contingent of minor league players released by the Orioles as a cost-saving measure in response to the pandemic. Matt Blood, director of player development for the Orioles, informed the utility infielder on May 20 that his contract was being terminated.
“I was really surprised when I got the call. I never saw it coming,” said Miller, who was coming off a solid 2019 campaign during which he was named a Carolina League All-Star as a member of the Frederick Keys, the Orioles’ Class A-Advanced affiliate.