The Baltimore Orioles will face the prospects of the Pittsburg Pirates in their first Spring Breakout game on March 14th at 7:05 PM ET at LECOM Park in Bradenton, FL. The roster for the game was revealed today, featuring MLB (and ITD’s) #1 prospect Jackson Holliday, among many other bright young stars ready to shine. Joining Holliday are Samuel Basallo (ITD’s #22), Colby Mayo (ITD’s #30), and Enrique Bradfield Jr (ITD’s #93). The team will face off against ITD’s #2 prospect, Paul Skenes of the Pirates. The full roster is listed below:
Baltimore Orioles Spring Breakout Roster
Pitchers:
LHP – Cade Povich
RHP – Trace Bright
RHP – Keagan Gillies
RHP – Nolan Hoffman
RHP – Yaqui Rivera
RHP – Kade Strowd
Catchers:
C/1B – Samuel Basallo
C/1B – Creed Willems
C – Silas Ardoin
C – Connor Pavolony
Infielders:
SS/2B – Jackson Holliday
3B/1B – Coby Mayo
INF – Connor Norby
INF – Max Wagner
INF – Leandro Arias
SS – Frederick Bencosme
INF/OF – Billy Cook
Outfielders:
OF – Enrique Bradfield Jr.
OF – Dylan Beavers
OF – Jud Fabian
OF – Braylin Tavera
OF – Thomas Sosa
OF – John Rhodes
OF – Matthew Etzel
Wrap Up:
Ranked the #1 farm system across all platforms, the Baltimore Orioles’ future is brighter than ever. While it is possible that Jackson Holliday makes the Opening Day roster and contends for Rookie of the Year, he’s going to have his work cut out for him. There will be some stiff competition for AL Rookie of the Year this season, particularly that of the Texas Rangers’ young superstar Evan Carter, who is the current favorite for the title. However, Baltimore boasts the last two AL Rookie of the Year awards. Could 2024 add a third? We shall undoubtedly watch with great interest!