DJ Stewart has been on the minds of O’s fans since 2015. That’s what happens when a first round pick is used on a college player that should climb quickly through the ranks. After a very positive 2017, 2018 can only be described as a disappointment for the outfielder.
Stewart entered the 2018 campaign as the number 13 prospect in the Orioles organization according to MLB.com’s prospect pipeline. Stewart’s disappointing season, the ascension of other prospects, and three big trades all combined to make his star fall. The same ranking now lists him as the twenty-third best prospect in the system.