Minor League Scores – 8/12/11
Jonathan Schoop went 4 for 5 with 2 runs, a double, a home run, 4 RBI, and a strikeout in a 13-4 Frederick win.
Minor League Scores – 8/11/11
Brian Matusz pitched 9 scoreless innings, allowing 5 hits with 1 walk and 8 strikeouts in a 7-0 Norfolk win.
Mailbag: How Can the O’s Ensure Talent Develops?; ’11 Draft Position Players
Looking at steps the Orioles could take to improve their ability to develop talent, and which 2011 draft position players are likely to sign.
2011 Orioles Draft Recap
After selecting a fire-balling high school pitcher with his first round selection, Joe Jordan shifted the focus to college arms, with a few bats mixed in. Here are some quick rundowns on some of the notable selections.
Looking For Trends in the Second Day of the Orioles’ Draft
Joe Jordan has shown a tendency to prefer specific types of players, mainly ground ball pitchers and athletic position players. What did he and his staff do this year?
Scouting Report: 8th Round Pick Johnny Ruettiger, OF, Arizona State
Ruettiger is another Joe Jordan pick that goes along the lines of Trent Mummey, Kyle Hudson, and Matt Angle: a top of the order college center fielder.
