Baltimore Orioles 2011 Draft Wrap-Up
Here is our complete 2011 draft review that includes scouting reports for all 22 picks signed.
Minor League Scores – 8/13/11
Jonathan Schoop went 3 for 5 with a run, a double, and 2 RBI in a 6-1 Frederick Keys win.
Minor League Scores – 8/10/11
Joe Mahoney went 1 for 2 with a run, a double, an RBI, and 2 walks in a 6-4 Bowie win.
Minor League Scores – 8/7/11
Matt Hobgood pitched 4 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 ER with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts in a 4-1 Aberdeen win.
Minor League Scores – 8/3/11
Parker Bridwell pitched 6 scoreless innings, allowing 3 hits with 6 strikeouts in a 1-0 Aberdeen IronBirds win.
Minor League Scores – 7/19/11
Manny Machado went 2 for 5 with a double, an RBI, and 2 strikeouts in a 7-1 Frederick Keys win.
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: 4th Round Pick Kyle Simon, RHP, University of Arizona
Kyle Simon displays solid control of a low 90′s fastball that will sneak up to 93-94 mph on occasion.
