One was the Orioles’ top prospect whose game seemingly fell apart when he reached the majors. The other arrived as a waiver claim with a reputation as a decent defender who had plenty of work to do in his game.
Now, Chance Sisco and Pedro Severino are part of baseball’s most productive catching combination. In more ways than one, their success provides a snapshot of where the Orioles are, both with their surprising start to 2020 and in their rebuild as a whole.
“I’ve been really impressed with our catching duo,” manager Brandon Hyde said. “The way these guys have swung the bat has been exception.