Samuel Basallo is another special talent fans of the Baltimore Orioles have been dreaming about. A towering 6-foot-4 catcher with tremendous power, strong defensive chops, and one of the highest offensive ceilings of any young player in baseball. Basallo has all the tools to become a franchise cornerstone. After years of hype, he has arrived, and is ready to make Camden Yards his playground.
Baltimore’s front office made waves late in the 2025 season when they signed the 21-year-old to an 8-year, $67 million extension — before he’d even finished his first week in the majors. That kind of bold commitment speaks volumes.