Norfolk’s roster contains several players that would immediately make another major league team if given the chance. The talented Tides should provide Baltimore significant reinforcements throughout the 162-game season. The depth represents a once foreign concept around these parts that the Orioles have welcomed with open arms.
Kyle Stowers rejoined Norfolk this week after Baltimore recalled reliever Logan Gillaspie. Stowers managed only two hits in 30 at bats and often looked overmatched at the plate when given an opportunity.
Stowers slashed .253/.306/.418 over 98 plate appearances with Baltimore last season. He entered 2023 with a chance to cement himself in the Orioles lineup but the results never materialized.