Baltimore Orioles top ten prospects for 2020
By David Hill
The Baltimore Orioles have added some intriguing talent to their farm system. Let’s take a look at the top ten prospects for next year.
For years, the Baltimore Orioles were stuck in a depressing no man’s land. They were not good enough to contend, and the minor league system did not have many pieces to indicate that good times were ahead. Ownership stubbornly refused to rebuild, or to invest in international prospects. The international signing pool was frequently traded away for middling players who were typically nothing more than organizational depth.
That changed in 2018, when the Orioles were forced to face reality. The trades of Manny Machado and Zach Britton, amongst others, brought some needed talent into the farm system. A front office shakeup has brought a desire to make inroads in Latin America, an area that the franchise had traditionally ignored. While the Orioles did not sign any of the top international free agents available, the fact that they at least made some moves there is a positive sign.
The outlook for the next couple of years is still bleak for the Orioles. There is not a lot of talent on the major league roster, and most of the top prospects are still a couple of years away. However, the situation is not nearly as dire as it had been even a year or two ago.
The Baltimore Orioles farm system has improved, but they still have a long way to go. Let’s take a look at their top ten prospects heading into 2020.