When folks talk about Orioles prospects, much of the attention usually falls on the hitters. And with good reason. The Birds’ top eight prospects (according to Camden Chat’s cumulative rankings) are all position players, a couple of whom are already making an impact at the big league level.
But the pitching talent in this organization is nothing to sneeze at, either. Even without as many high-profile, blue-chip prospects as on the hitting side, Orioles affiliates have gotten some quality outings all season from less heralded but intriguing youngsters. This week was a particularly fine one on the mound, as Norfolk (3.