One of the big questions facing every MLB organization after the chaotic 2020 season, including the canceled minor league season, was this: How many surprises would they find? Neither the 2019 nor 2020 draft classes had gotten a full season of action prior to 2021.
At the top of that 2019 class was #1 overall pick Adley Rutschman, who needs no further hype. #2 pick Gunnar Henderson also made a name for himself in 2021. And after them, maybe making a trio of worthwhile prospects at the top of the first Mike Elias Orioles draft class, is outfielder Kyle Stowers.