KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 15: Jonathan Schoop #6 of the Baltimore Orioles fields the ball against the Kansas City Royals during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
From 2003 to 2009, Brian Roberts was a steady, everyday player at second base for the Baltimore Orioles. But when Roberts caught the injury bug, the Orioles were forced to scramble to fill the void.
They’ve never scrambled harder at second base than they are this season.
In 32 games this year, the Orioles have started five different players at second base.