Baltimore’s youth movement has generated plenty of excitement over the years. Names like Adley Rutschman and Grayson Rodriguez provided hope during the dark days of the rebuild, and the Orioles quickly gained recognition for their top-of-the-line farm system.
Gunnar Henderson put on a clinic in the minors in 2022, only for Jackson Holliday to one-up his fellow top prospect the following season. Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg quickly developed into valuable pieces for the Orioles, and both Heston Kjerstad and Coby Mayo appear on the verge of breaking out this season.
Baltimore’s borderline historic surplus of young infield talent prevented players like Connor Norby, Joey Ortiz and Darell Hernaiz from getting an opportunity to shine at Camden Yards.