Samuel Basallo’s arrival in the major leagues this season was a seminal moment for the Orioles’ organization. After more than a decade of the O’s eschewing the international market under the misguided direction of previous ownership, Basallo marked the first international prospect signed and developed by the Mike Elias regime to arrive in the majors. And now, thanks to the Orioles’ renewed commitment to that market since Elias arrived in 2019, their farm system is brimming with international talent.

While Basallo is practically a household name by now, the Orioles’ second most highly ranked international prospect is one who has seemingly just burst onto the scene, having played only three games for a full-season affiliate. Whether you’re familiar with his game or not, make no mistake: Est

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