S. Samek
The Baltimore Orioles have option top prospect Jackson Holliday back to Triple-A Norfolk.
His first stint in the majors lasted 16 days and saw him go 2/34 in 10 games for an .059 average. He did record his first major league hit during the April 14th, 2024, game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
It seems pretty fast to see him sent down, but it makes sense. There should still be plenty of time to turn the slump around and get him readjusted for a second shot at making it to the show.
S. Samek
The Orioles aren’t hesitating to go to their stocked farm system. First it was Jackson Holliday, now its Heston Kjerstad.
Kjerstad is lighting up Triple-A with 10 home runs in 21 games as well as a .349/.431/.744. The 10 home runs lead the International League at this time.
He is their top-rated outfield prospect, and number four in the Orioles system. He’s also the 29th rated prospected overall.
Should make this Orioles team even more exciting to watch. Welcome to the big show.
S. Samek
Jackson Holliday wasted little time after his call up getting in the lineup. He played his first game with Baltimore last night against Boston. He hit in the ninth spot and played second base.
The Orioles would win the game 7-5. Holliday went 0-4 with two strikeouts though he did record an RBI. He also showed off his glove starting a 4-6-3 double play in the second inning.
While not the best debut it is at least something to work on moving forward and I can’t wait to see him continue to play the majors.
S. Samek
Baltimore Orioles fans have a reason to celebrate today. Jackson Holliday, the number one prospect in all of baseball is getting the call to the majors.
Holliday is hitting .333 with two home runs in 10 games with the Triple-A Norfolk Tides this season. He recently contributed a 4-6 game as a part of a 26 run outburst for the Tides, where they set franchise records. The Tides are 7-3 so far this year as they work to defend their Triple-A National Championship.
I’m not surprised he is already getting the call to the majors. Though I guess the question is how many other top prospects will be joining him soon?
S. Samek
The Norfolk Tides had a record-breaking night on Wednesday. They won 26-11 over the Charlotte Knights while breaking a few of franchise marks.
They hit eight home runs in the contest, including three by Kyle Stowers. They had 29 hits overall, also a record. Stowers also contributed seven RBIS. He also broke the mark with 44 home runs for Norfolk.
Heston Kjerstad drove in a franchise record 10 runs. Jackson Holliday went 4-6 while scoring five runs. Coby Mayo had a five hit game and was just a home run away from finishing the cycle. Seven players reached base at least four times in the win. This is the box score for this record-breaking game.
With a team this loaded in top prospects is it any surprise to see this type of score? I don’t think so. I can’t wait to see more of it, well until they get called up the show. If they don’t it’s going to be tough to stop this team from repeating as International League champions.
S. Samek
Jackson Holliday the number one prospect in all of baseball, will not be making the Baltimore Orioles opening day roster. He was reassigned to minor league camp on Friday.
Holliday had a strong spring hitting .311 with two home runs and six RBI. However, it was quite enough to get a spot on the opening day roster.
I’d imagine he will be sent to Triple-A Norfolk, where he spent just 18 games last season with the Tides.
S. Samek
With baseball season ready to start for real it’s time to predict some division winners.
We start with the American League East. the 2023 winner was the Baltimore Orioles. Tampa Bay and Toronto also made the playoffs from the division.
I don’t see why Baltimore isn’t still the team to beat in the division. With their line of top prospects coming through it seems like the Orioles are only going to get better. My pick to win the AL East in 2024 is the Baltimore Orioles.
S.Samek
The MLB Spring break out event choose quite the opening act. The Pittsburgh Pirates prospects led by Paul Skenes against the Baltimore Orioles prospects led by Jackson Holliday.
This is the second time the two top prospects clashed as they both faced each other in a spring training game back in February. During that contest Skenes retired Holliday as part of a scoreless inning of work.
Now backed by a whole roster of his fellow top prospects could Skenes’s defeat Holliday again?
Well, he can, and we did. Skenes threw serious heat, hitting over 100 MPH constantly as he shut down the Orioles top farmhands. He threw a scoreless inning striking out two including Holliday on six pitches.
Braxton Ashcraft was the winning pitcher for the Pirates prospects. Termarr Johnson had a 1-3 day. Jack Brannigan and Mitch Jebb each had an RBI. Bubba Chandler recorded a save. Hunter Barco threw two scoreless innings in relief, while Patrick Reilly and Khristian Curtis each threw a scoreless frame in the win.
Overall, a very successful Spring Breakout game for the Pirates prospects and good look at the future of Pirates baseball.
S. Samek
The Baltimore Orioles are looking for a starter and they just obtained one in a trade with the Brewers for a pair of prospects and a draft pick. Corbin Burnes is headed to Baltimore.
Why do I feel like the Orioles got a steal in this deal. Only two lower rated prospects and a pick from a farm system loaded with top prospects for an ace. Makes it seem like the Brewers could have gotten more in this deal. I’m thinking the Orioles won this trade, What’s everyone else think?
S. Samek
MLB made a cool announcement. They will be having an event called Spring Breakout. The event is made up of teams of prospects from each team. Each team will play at least one seven inning game during the three-day event. The event takes place from March 14-17th, 2024. Each game take place before a spring training game. The Reds and Rangers have the first game of the event, followed by Pirates and Orioles also on the 14th.
I think it will be a fun idea. Good to see top level prospects go against each other.
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