Midsesaon Baltimore Orioles Prospects 12

1. Dylan Bundy- Frederick- P- Grade: 160
Bundy arrived with exceptional hype when he was  taken 4th overall in last years draft, regarded by many as the best high school arm since Josh Beckett in 1999. Bundy prooved to be overpowering in A-ball, where he tossed 30 scoreless innings to begin his proffesional career. He was promoted to Frederick (High A) where he has more than held his own. Bundy has recorded an ERA of 2.98 and has struck 10.2 batters per 9 innings pitched. he is almost consensually viewed as the best pitching prospect in baseball.

2. Manny Machado- Bowie- SS- Grade: 117
Manny may have the highest upside of any offensive prospect in the minors, but his numbers have been somewhat disappointing. Although he is at an advanced level for his age, he has only posted a .252-.338-402 slash line. His ability to stay at SS has also been questioned, however, he looked very impressive during the Futures game. Machado is just barely 20 and has the potential to hit 30 or more home runs a year at the big league level.

3. Kevin Gausman- NA- P- Grade:83
Kevin, the number 5 overall pick this June, was among the best pitchers in college ranks this year for LSU. Gausman signed just above slot by inking a $4.32 million bonus. He has a tremendous upside and has the ability to be at least a number 2 starter down the road. Kevin throws his 4S fastball comfortably between 94 and 96 but can dial it all the way up to 99.

4. Johnathan Schoop-Frederick- 2B- Grade: 49
5. LG Hoes- Norfolk- OF- Grade: 39
6. Nick Delmoico -Delmarva-1B-Grade:39
7. Xavier Avery- Norfolk-OF- Grade: 36
8. Branden Kline- NA- P-Grade: 30
9. Dan Klein- Surgery- P- Grade: 29
10. Bob Bundy- Bowie- P- Grade: 24
11. Glynn Davis- Delmarva-OF- Grade: 22
12. Christian Walker- Aberdeen- 1B- Grade: 21