## Oriole Prospects Prove Mettle in First Half of 2023 Season
### Gunnar Henderson Continues to Impress Gunnar Henderson, the Orioles' top prospect, has been tearing up Triple-A this season. The 21-year-old shortstop is batting .320 with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. He has also stolen 15 bases. Henderson's performance has earned him a promotion to the Orioles' major league team, where he is expected to make his debut in July. ### Grayson Rodriguez Continues to Develop Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles' second-best prospect, has also been impressive in Triple-A this season. The 22-year-old right-hander is 7-3 with a 2.45 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 73 innings pitched. Rodriguez is considered one of the best pitching prospects in baseball, and he is expected to join the Orioles' rotation in 2024. ### Other Prospects Making Headway In addition to Henderson and Rodriguez, several other Orioles prospects have made significant progress in 2023. Outfielder Kyle Stowers is batting .290 with 10 home runs and 35 RBIs in Double-A. Catcher Adley Rutschman, the Orioles' first-round pick in 2019, is batting .270 with 5 home runs and 25 RBIs in Triple-A. Right-hander Dean Kremer has emerged as a potential contributor, going 4-6 with a 4.40 ERA in 12 starts for the Orioles this season. ### Orioles Future Looks Bright The Orioles have long been considered one of the worst teams in baseball. However, the team's recent success is a sign that the future is bright in Baltimore. The Orioles have a number of talented prospects who are ready to make an impact at the major league level. If these prospects continue to develop, the Orioles could be a playoff contender in the near future.
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