Saturday Bird Droppings: Cedric Mullins is really good

Good morning, Birdland!

Last night was a perfect example of just how special Cedric Mullins is as a player, and how important he is to this Orioles team.

He hits for the cycle, seals the win with a huge home run, and makes an important diving catch in the outfield. The only thing missing from this showcase was a stolen base, but we’ll let that slide.

Our own Andrea SK went into detail earlier this week about how much better Mullins has been this year.

Now, there is plenty of season to go, and Mullins may revert back to his 2022 baseline. But it’s not like we are dealing with smoke and mirrors here. Most of the things Mullins is doing seem legitimate. His .308 BABIP is reasonable. He’s striking…