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Prospects in the Orioles' player pool

Rutschman, top talent bring fresh vibe to Summer Camp
@Kelsie_Heneghan
July 16, 2020

As part of the new rules for the 2020 Major League season, each of the 30 organizations will maintain a 60-man player pool for the duration of the campaign. Some members of the player pool will feature on the active Major League roster while others will work out at an

Akin, Woodford gear up for All-Star Game

IL, PCL starters discuss their approach ahead of Triple-A contest
July 10, 2019

EL PASO, Texas -- The humidor at Southwest University Park is functioning properly, but after Monday's Home Run Derby, none of the players are expecting small ball when the Triple-A All-Star Game gets underway tonight."I say we just put [the outfielders'] backs on the walls and call it good," said

Prospect Roundup: Games of May 10

Riley homers again; Cards' Gorman goes yard on birthday
May 11, 2019

Braves 3B Austin Riley, Triple-A Gwinnett: 2-for-5, HR, RBI, 2 R -- The fourth-ranked Atlanta prospect continued his power surge, drilling his fourth long ball in as many games. In the first inning, he crushed a 3-1 offering from Pawtucket right-hander Chandler Shepherd over the left field wall for his 13th homer

Baysox's Akin named Pitcher of the Year

September 2, 2018

PORTLAND, Maine -- The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce that Bowie Baysox left-handed starting pitcher Keegan Akin has been selected as the 2018 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year.Akin has put together a record of 14-7 with 142 strikeouts and a 3.27 ERA in 25 starts

Keegan Akin Named EL Pitcher of the Year

Akin becomes 1st Baysox pitcher to win award since 2008.
September 2, 2018

The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce that Bowie Baysox left-handed starting pitcher Keegan Akin has been selected as the 2018 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year.

Keegan Akin Named Pitcher of the Year

Left-Hander Leads League in ERA and Strikeouts
September 2, 2018

Portland, ME - The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce that Bowie Baysox left-handed starting pitcher Keegan Akin has been selected as the 2018 Eastern League Pitcher of the Year.

2018 Eastern League All-Star Team Announced

August 23, 2018

The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce the selections for the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Team as voted on by respective Eastern League managers and coaches and media personnel.

2018 Eastern League All-Star Team Announced

August 23, 2018

The Eastern League of Professional Baseball is pleased to announce the selections for the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Team as voted on by respective Eastern League managers and coaches and media personnel.

Akin spins way to Pitcher of the Week award

Orioles No. 12 prospect picks up two more wins, 13 K's for Bowie
August 20, 2018

Keegan Akin has been solid all season for the Double-A Bowie Baysox, standing atop the Eastern League leaderboard in several key categories while earning All-Star honors last month. On Monday, the left-hander added his first 2018 Pitcher of the Week award to his accomplishments. The Orioles' 12th-ranked prospect posted a

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 19

Braves' Wright, Nationals' Robles keep it going at Triple-A
August 20, 2018

Theme of the dayIt's all happening in the AL Central: Sunday's biggest news was that of Michael Kopech's imminent Major League debut. The White Sox will summon their No. 2 prospect to the big leagues Tuesday, which comes as a pleasant surprise given the service-time implications. Kopech leads the Minors

Akin Awarded Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Lefty has undefeated week, allowing two ER in two starts
August 20, 2018

BOWIE, Md. - Bowie Baysox LHP Keegan Akin has been selected as the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the period of August 13th-19th Monday afternoon.

Gindl and Akin Win Weekly Awards

August 20, 2018

PORTLAND, ME - The Eastern League is pleased to announce the winners of the Eastern League Player of the Week Award and Eastern League Pitcher of the Week Award for the period of August 13th through August 19th.

8/19: Akin, Diaz Lead Baysox to Series Win, 3-1

Akin cements his place atop Eastern League leaderboard.
August 19, 2018

BOWIE, Md. - A three-run Yusniel Díaz home run in the fourth inning was all the run support that Keegan Akin needed to lead the Bowie Baysox to a 3-1 victory over the Erie Seawolves in front of 2,524 at UPMC Park Sunday afternoon.

8/14: Baysox Split Doubleheader With Squirrels

Bowie clubs four home runs Tuesday night.
August 15, 2018

BOWIE, Md. - An offensive explosion in game one of a series-opening doubleheader helped the Bowie Baysox earn a Tuesday night split with the Richmond Flying Squirrels in front of 2,358 at Prince George's Stadium.

8/8: Bowie Breaks Out Bats In 13-6 Romp

All nine Baysox batters record at least one hit in victory
August 8, 2018

BOWIE, Md. -- Anderson Feliz drove in a career-high six runs, while the offense erupted for a season-high 18 hits en route to a 13-6 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in front of 2,383 Wednesday evening at Prince George's Stadium.

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 2

Rays' Hernandez homers twice; Cards' Gorman keeps hot pace
August 3, 2018

Theme of the dayTransition? What transition?: There's usually a period of adjustment when players are promoted to new levels, as they encounter better opponents, new coaching staffs, new parks, etc. etc. Sometimes, however, players jump right in. Dodgers No. 6 prospectGavin Lux homered in a three-hit debut with Double-A Tulsa.

8/2: Akin Leads Bowie To Road Series Victory, 4-3

Seven strong innings help Baysox win two straight over first-place Akron
August 2, 2018

BOWIE, Md. - Keegan Akin shined through seven innings and the offense came through with some timely two-out hitting to help the Bowie Baysox earn a 4-3 victory and a series win over the Akron RubberDucks in front of 3,509 at Canal Park Thursday afternoon.

7/20: Baysox Fall Late, 5-3

Three-run seventh fuels second straight Erie win.
July 20, 2018

BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox jumped out to an early lead, but a three-run seventh inning propelled the Erie SeaWolves to a 5-3 win in front of 5,431 at Prince George's Stadium Friday night.

7/15: Three Homers Back Akin in 7-1 Victory

Baysox earn series split in Reading
July 15, 2018

READING, Penn. - Keegan Akin tied the Eastern League lead for wins Sunday afternoon, shutting down the Reading Fightin' Phils while getting the aid of three home runs to help the Bowie Baysox earn a 7-1 win in front of 5,014 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Five Baysox Named to All-Star Team

Two Pitchers, Three Position Players Selected to Participate In All-Star Game in Trenton
June 29, 2018

BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox announce today the selection of five players to the Western Division team for the 2018 Eastern League All-Star Game Wednesday, July 11, in Trenton, NJ.

Baysox Earn Series Split With 2-1 Pitcher's Duel

Akin, Gonzalez go the distance and hold early lead.
June 21, 2018

HARRISBURG - Keegan Akin, Luis Gonzalez and D'Arby Myers lifted the Bowie Baysox to a series split and a 2-1 victory over the Harrisburg Senators in front of 3,985 at FNB Field Thursday night.

Akin fans 10 over seven shutout innings

O's No. 7 prospect records second double-digit strikeout game
May 27, 2018

Keegan Akin is making his first go-around in the Eastern League look pretty easy.The Orioles' seventh-ranked prospect allowed two hits and struck out 10 over seven innings as Double-A Bowie blanked Binghamton, 7-0, on Sunday night at NYSEG Stadium. Akin (5-4) walked one and lowered his ERA to 2.97 en route

Akin doesn't let run support affect mentality

Orioles No. 9 prospect strikes out six over 6 2/3 scoreless innings
May 12, 2018

Keegan Akin had plenty of offensive help, but it's not like he needed much. The Orioles' No. 9 prospect allowed four hits and a walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings Friday in Double-A Bowie's 12-0 rout of Hartford at Prince George's Stadium. 

Prospect Roundup: Games of July 18

Yanks' Andujar provides heroics; Rays' Honeywell returns strong
July 19, 2017

Rays RHP Brent Honeywell Jr., Triple-A Durham: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K, 88 pitches, 54 strikes -- The Rays' No. 2 prospect returned from his MVP performance at the All-Star Futures Game with five scoreless innings in Durham's 5-1 win over Indianapolis. He hasn't allowed a run

'Calm' Morimando leads Pitchers of the Week

Indians' No. 15 prospect spins consecutive shutouts for Clippers
July 3, 2017

Facing hungry batters for hours under the bright lights might seem like a stressful experience, but for Shawn Morimando, it's like a holiday weekend at the beach.Calm. Relaxed. Blessed.That's how the Indians left-hander said he's been been feeling on the mound and he credits his catcher, Erik Kratz, with the