This time next week, a new batch of Orioles prospects will join the organization through the 2021 MLB draft, meaning it’s the last week as the shiny new toys for the 2020 draft class. Even more, the preceding ones have to get used to even more competition on their climb to the majors.
The last few draft classes, however, are well-represented in this week’s minor league roundup as they near the halfway point of the 2021 minor league calendar.
Each week, The Baltimore Sun will break down five of the top performers in the Orioles’ prospect ranks and hand out some superlatives for those who didn’t make that cut.