The Orioles are off to an incredibly hot start to the season—sitting second in the American League—and are coming off an April where they won their most games in a month since 2016. Perhaps the player that best epitomizes this blazing-fast start to the 2023 season is shortstop Jorge Mateo. The O’s speedster currently sits second among all American League players with a 1.6 WAR. He’s continued to display his trademark blend of speed and defense, as he ranks second in the AL with 10 stolen bases and has already racked up two Defensive Runs Saved.
However, Mateo’s dominance extended beyond the field and basepaths in the first month of the season.