Orioles Director of Minor League Operations David Stockstill has said one thing he wants to emphasize throughout the organization is winning from Rookie League to the Triple-A level.
However, that has not been the case for most of Baltimore?s affiliates this year as the six farm teams have a combined 166-184 record through Tuesday. Single-A Aberdeen has the best record currently in the organization with its 10-4 start (.714 winning percentage) in the New York-Penn League. Single-A Frederick, which won the Carolina League title last year, has the worst record in the system at 32-48 overall (6-5 in the second half of the season).
“Frederick has been decimated by injuries, with their top four hitters all out at one point,” Stockstill said. “Bowie has been hurt by a lot of roster moves while they have just not hit as well as we would like. As for Delmarva, they have just hit a rough stretch in a long season. As for Aberdeen, they have gotten outstanding pitching.”
OTTAWA LYNX
Third baseman Fernando Tatis concluded a recent 10-game stretch where he batted .400 with seven RBI and six runs scored, including two in a 3-0 win over Pawtucket last Thursday.
BOWIE BAYSOX
First baseman Leo Daigle batted .400 with two homers and four RBI last week that included going 3-for-5 with a game-winning RBI Saturday in a 6-5 win in the first game of a doubleheader against Harrisburg.
FREDERICK KEYS
Catcher Sandy Madera batted .458 with a homer a four RBI over a recent 10-game period ? Reliever James Hoey has four saves since being promoted from Delmarva.
DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS
Third baseman Ryan Finan entered the week batting .282 with 12 homers and 45 RBI that included two homers and four RBI last Thursday in an 8-3 win over Hagerstown
ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS
Pitcher Pedro Beato made his professional debut Sunday in a relief appearance and will be moved into the starting rotation soon.
BLUEFIELD ORIOLES
Outfielder Kieron Pope entered this week batting .500 including going 3-for-4 with five RBI in a 12-2 win Saturday at Bristol.
