We are fast approaching the one year anniversary of Adley Rutschman’s promotion to the major leagues. If you need an example of just how impactful that call up has been, look no further than MLB.com’s weekly power rankings. In the power rankings immediately preceding Adley’s arrival, the Orioles ranked 26th. In the power rankings published yesterday, the O’s sit atop a lofty perch in the No. 3 spot. To say that Adley’s promotion to Baltimore revolutionized the team is perhaps an understatement.
However, despite how high the Orioles have soared—both in their on-field product and in the perception of the national media—there’s still certainly room for improvement.