The Orioles offense was a lot of fun in 2023. They were aggressive on the bases, often going from first to third or taking the extra base whenever possible. They came through in the clutch, the redeeming factor of Adam Frazier’s tenure in Baltimore. And, most importantly, they scored a solid amount of runs, finishing seventh in MLB. But that version of the lineup stopped short of being dominant. Things feel different so far in 2024.
First things first: The Orioles are scoring more runs this year. They are fifth in MLB in runs scored, but they have played fewer games than all but one team (Braves) above them.