There are few things in life that’s comparable to finding out that you’ve made an MLB team like Joey Rickard did with the Baltimore Orioles. All promotions are welcome in any industry, however all players know that it’s tough for Rule 5 players to make the team. Now with that said, if you’re drafted as a Rule 5 draftee by the Orioles, you have to know that you’ve got a great chance.
Needless to say, when you’re a prospect and you end up finding out you made the team, it’s quite a moment. And the fact is that in this case the Orioles have really lucked out.