The Orioles hold the best record in the American League, but the baseball world has yet to anoint Baltimore the favorite to represent the league in the Fall Classic. The O’s have excelled in the best division and consistently win on the road, so what’s the issue?
Experts have been quick to point out that the Orioles lack two things—experience and top-tier pitching. There’s no denying it. Baltimore’s roster is filled with young players that have yet to play in the postseason, and the starting rotation does not single-handedly strike fear into opponents.
The experience factor will work itself out.