The Orioles are calling up high infield prospect Gunnar Henderson, they introduced Wednesday.
Henderson, 21, was the Orioles’ second-round pick of highschool in 2019 and he is moved shortly by means of the system since. He performed in 47 video games in Double-A this season earlier than transferring to Triple-A, the place he is appeared in 65. In all in 2022, he is hitting .297/.416/.531 with 24 doubles, seven triples, 19 homers, 76 RBI, 101 runs and 22 steals in 112 video games. Henderson has performed each third base and shortstop at each stops this season.
CBS Sports activities’ R.J. Anderson recently explained why Henderson was considered arguably the top prospect in the minors:
He is impressed scouts together with his above-average uncooked energy and his defensive potential. The Orioles have cross-trained him at each left-side infield positions all through his profession, however scouts count on him to finish up at third base long run.
Henderson is becoming a member of an Orioles workforce that’s surprisingly pushing for a playoff spot. The O’s entered Wednesday with a 67-61 document, placing them three video games again of the Blue Jays for the ultimate wild-card spot within the American League. Henderson, together with his Wednesday call-up, can be eligible for the postseason roster if Baltimore makes the postseason.
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