JUNE 28, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM
JORDAN WESTBURG #11 - THIRD BASEMAN - BALTIMORE ORIOLES
18 HR •
63 RBI •
.264 AVG
18 HR
63 RBI
.264 AVG
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JUNE 27, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Solid in debut Westburg went 1-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and one run scored in Monday's 10-3 win over the Reds.
Impact Westburg also got aboard on a fielder's choice, which accounted for his RBI. The 24-year-old prospect showed a solid eye at the plate with Triple-A Norfolk this year with a 21.3 percent strikeout rate and 9.8 percent walk rate. Getting on base consistently will help him compete for at-bats in a crowded infield, where he's most likely to challenge Adam Frazier and Jorge Mateo for playing time. Westburg can also play corner outfield, but the Orioles are already juggling three players for those two spots.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Promotion official The Orioles selected Westburg's contract from Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.
Impact Confirming what had been reported Sunday, Westburg will join the Orioles ahead of Monday's series opener versus the Reds for what will be his MLB debut. The 24-year-old's promotion comes after he posted a .939 OPS with seven stolen bases in 301 plate appearances in the International League while making starts at second base, third base, shortstop, left field and right field. The Orioles may not commit to Westburg being a full-time player at any one position, but he should be in store for a near-everyday role in any case while moving about multiple different spots in the infield or outfield.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Call-up coming Monday Westburg will be called up by the Orioles ahead of Monday's game against the Reds, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Westburg was productive over 91 games at Triple-A Norfolk last year, and he was on a tear with the Triple-A club to begin the 2023 campaign. Over 67 games, he slashed .295/.372/.567 with 18 homers, 57 runs, 54 RBI and seven stolen bases, and he'll be rewarded with his first big-league call-up. The 24-year-old is among the top prospects in baseball who has seen playing time at five different positions in the minors this year, so he's positioned to have immediate playing time at the major-league level.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mastering Triple-A Westburg is slashing .321/.395/.626 with 11 home runs and four steals in 147 plate appearances for Triple-A Norfolk.
Impact Dating back to last season, Westburg has a .286/.370/.540 slash line with 29 home runs and 13 steals in 123 games at Triple-A. The athletic 24-year-old has seen time at five different positions this year at Triple-A, so he could fill any opening at the big-league level when the Orioles are ready to start his clock.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
