The Orioles were still rebuilding last season. Although the team played the league's average offense and defense at both ends, the Eastern Conference of the United Nations are shining, with three strong teams, Yankees and Bluebirds. In the end, they ranked fourth in the division

Today MLB Street Office will introduce to you the Baltimore Orioles of the United Nations East District.

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Partition: Eastern District

World Championship champion: 3

Last season's record : 25-35, Partition 4

Team Attack Index: .750 (Level 14 of the League)

Team ERA: 4.51 (Level 16 of the League)

Head coach: Brandon Hyde (Brandon Hyde)

Review of last season

The Orioles were still rebuilding last season. Although the team's The offense and defense both ends played the league's average , but the Eastern Conference of the United Nations where they are located has shining, Yankees and Bluebirds, in the end, they ranked fourth in the division with 25 wins and 35 losses, and missed the playoffs.

Star player

Trey Mancini : This powerful batsman scored his best career performance in 2019, hitting 35 home runs and 97 RBIs. Just when people thought he would become another star worth watching in the major leagues, bad news came, he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last spring and had to be treated for absent from the entire season. Before the start of this season, he finally defeated the disease and announced his return to the team. He is also one of the strong contenders for the comeback award this season .

Anthony Santander: Despite being troubled by injuries last season, the outfielder showed obvious progress. hit 11 home runs, and the base rate and long-range play rate were the highest in his career . If you can stay healthy, the 26-year-old outfielder has the potential to grow into an All-Star player.

Ryan Mountcastle: The 24-year-old young player showed his potential in the major leagues in early August last year, hitting a .333 strike rate and 5 home runs in 35 games. Due to the shortening of last season, the batsman who won votes in the AFC Best Rookie Awards last year can still remain a rookie in the new season. will also be one of the strong contenders for the AFC Best Rookie Award this season .

dark horse player

Adley Rutschman : This 019 draft No. 1 pick is also the second-ranked super newcomer in the top 100 rookies this season. The numerous winners in college baseball are also expected to bring his talent into the major leagues this year.

Offseason abnormality

Its farm system itself has performed well, and there are many outstanding young players who are preparing to enter the major league. The Orioles are not in a hurry to strengthen their major league lineup. In their opinion, the championship window has not yet opened, and it will take one or two seasons of preparation. Before that, they may find it difficult to challenge the dominance of Yankees and Light in the division. During this offseason, they traded Alex Cobb, who ate 52.1 innings last season and Jose Iglesias, a defensively good shortstop . If the team's young players are not considered, their paper strength has been slightly lower than the end of last season.

It is worth mentioning that they signed with a minor league contract that once caused a storm in the Mets. Matt Harvey, the "Dark Knights", squeezed into the team's major league list through his performance in spring training. Whether he can perform in the major leagues in the new season is worth looking forward to.

Team's outlook

The Orioles' strength is still significantly different from Yankees and Light in the new season, especially how their pitching group can perform in 162 games. Even the most optimistic Orioles fans are unsure. In 2021, their main goal is to train new players. After a year or two, the growth of young people will show certain highlights before strengthening the lineup and competing for playoff spots.

Audience friends, what do you expect from the Orioles in the new season? Welcome to leave a message to discuss with us!