A team’s win/loss record during spring training is rarely an indicator of future success. Teams play split squad games, stars rarely travel, and pitchers place less emphasis on keeping opponents off the scoreboard. Still, it’s always more fun to watch your team win games compared to the alternative.
The Orioles began today with the best spring record in the majors at 10-2. Again, the mark should not be used to project the future, but it’s not completely without meaning.
Baltimore holds the highest ranked farm system in baseball. Top prospects like Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo are all attempting to break camp with the team, while players like Kyle Stowers and Ryan McKenna fight for the final roster spot.