The Orioles’ farm system might be past the point of boasting the consensus #1 prospect in baseball every year. Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Jackson Holliday and the like have long since graduated to the majors. But there’s still plenty to like about the Orioles’ prospect pipeline. And there will be no shortage of promising youngsters whose progress we can follow throughout the 2026 season.
The one who most interests me is a guy we got a long look at in the Orioles’ Grapefruit League opener yesterday: Trey Gibson. A year ago, Gibson isn’t someone who was on my prospect radar, considering his unheralded background as an undrafted free agent signing who had just completed his first year of full-season pro ball. But Gibson’s dynamic arsenal and stupendous 2025 season, highlighted by a 1.89 ERA in 10 starts at Double-A Chesapeake, have rocketed him to a status as arguably the Orioles’ best pitching prospect. He’s ranked as a top-100 prospect by ESPN, Baseball America, and FanGraphs. His intriguing arm was on full display against the Yankees yesterday as he pitched three scoreless innings to complete the Birds’ shutout win. Gibson will begin this year at Triple-A Norfolk but has a great chance to contribute to the Orioles’ rotation at some point this year.
What about you, Camden Chatters? Which Orioles prospect are you most excited to follow this season? Is it former first rounder Enrique Bradfield Jr., or 2025 breakout prospect Nate George? A power arm like Luis De León? Perhaps one of last year’s top draft picks, Ike Irish or Wehiwa Aloy? Or someone else? Let us know in the comments.