ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #39: Sebastian Vader
Sebastian Vader was drafted by the Orioles in the 18th round of the 2010 MLB Draft. Vader signed for $150,000 and attended San Marcos HS, which is also where LHP Tim Berry went.
What Nate McLouth Means for the Orioles
The Orioles came to an agreement with 31-year-old outfielder Nate McLouth on Wednesday. So, what will McLouth need to do to provide average or better production as a starting leftfielder?
That DeCinces Homer Off of Ron Guidry
I admit it. I’m a Yankee hater from way back. But I had to admire Louisiana Lightning, Ron Guidry. The Yankees lefty didn’t even stand 6 feet tall and weighed less than 165 pounds, yet threw the heck out of the ball.
Welcome to the New Orioles Nation
If you are reading this, you’ve likely noticed that Orioles Nation looks a little bit different. Over the past few days, I have been hard at work on the site.
An April Batting Champion Named Billy Smith
Rich Dauer was a proven second baseman. He made the routine plays for the Orioles teams of the late 1970s and early 80s. And he was a solid line drive hitter as well. But he certainly endured some dreadful starts to seasons.
ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #40: Matt Price
The Orioles drafted Matt Price in the 7th round of the 2012 MLB draft and gave him a slot bonus of $149,300.
ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #41: Oliver Drake
Most teams didn’t know Oliver Drake was draft eligible coming out of Navy, but the Orioles did. Baltimore awarded drake a $100,000 bonus as a 43rd round pick.
ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #42: Hector Veloz
The Orioles signed Hector Veloz out of the Dominican Republic. Even before he signed, Veloz had already tested positive for the anabolic steroid Stanozolol.
ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #43: Wynston Sawyer
Wynston Sawyer signed to an over-slot bonus of $300,000 as the Orioles’ 2010 eighth round draft pick. He was drafted as a catcher but played both there and at first base throughout 2012.
ON Top 50 Prospects 2013 – #44: Matt Bywater
Matt Bywater was the Orioles’ 7th round selection in the 2010 MLB draft. He signed very close to the deadline for $195,000 and made his pro debut in 2011.
