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Today, we’re unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Orioles system entering 2026.
The top of the Orioles system is headlined by Samuel Basallo, a middle-of-the-order thumper who’s already reached the big leagues as a catcher and projects to be an impactful everyday player no matter his position.
Baseball America correspondent Jon Meoli is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Basallo and the overall state of Baltimore’s farm system.
See the 10 best prospects in the Orioles system, including brand new scouting reports for every player.
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Below, you can find our projected Orioles lineup for 2029, as well as a rundown of prospects with the best scouting tools in the system.
Projected 2029 Orioles Lineup
Catcher: Adley Rutschman (31)
First Base: Coby Mayo (27)
Second Base: Jackson Holliday (25)
Third Base: Jordan Westburg (30)
Shortstop: Gunnar Henderson (28)
Left Field: Dylan Beavers (27)
Center Field: Enrique Bradfield Jr. (27)
Right Field: Colton Cowser (29)
Designated Hitter: Samuel Basallo (24)
No. 1 Starter: Kyle Bradish (32)
No. 2 Starter: Trevor Rogers (31)
No. 3 Starter: Tyler Wells (34)
No. 4 Starter: Trey Gibson (27)
No. 5 Starter: Luis De Leon (26)
Closer: Felix Bautista (34)
Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Baltimore’s Top 10, click here.
Orioles Best Tools
Best Hitter: Nate George
Best Power Hitter: Samuel Basallo
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Dylan Beavers
Fastest Baserunner: Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Best Athlete: Nate George
Best Fastball: Esteban Mejia
Best Curveball: Trey Gibson
Best Slider: Trey Gibson
Best Changeup: Nestor German
Best Control: Michael Forret
Best Defensive Catcher: Caden Bodine
Best Defensive Infielder: Griff O’Ferrall
Best Infield Arm: Joshua Liranzo
Best Defensive Outfielder: Enrique Bradfield Jr.
Best Outfield Arm: Jud Fabian