This spring, when the Orioles outfield was being discussed as the team’s strength, no one imagined the need to fill in for multiple injuries this early in the season. But the depth of that perceived strength is being tested, and we’re not even through April.
Three weeks into the 2021 MLB season, Orioles’ outfielders are batting a collective .268/.324/.407. The O’s have a much lower .223/.282/.373 triple-slash line at the plate as a team.
The outfield has managed to produce relatively well at the plate, especially when you consider the unit hasn’t been at full strength. The injuries even started before Opening Day.