Dean’s Dozen: Our Top 12 Orioles prospects for the 2017 season
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No. 8
Jesus Liranzo, RHP
2016 Statistics: 1-1, 1.87 ERA, 66 Ks, 27 BBs in 53 innings (Delmarva/Bowie)
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The Orioles have received a lot of criticism for their international scouting over the years, but they could wind up with a steal in Liranzo, who will turn 22 in March. After the Atlanta Braves released Liranzo in June 2013, the Orioles signed the then-18-year-old to a minor league deal a month later. He missed the 2014 season because of an injury and finally made his way to a full-season squad in 2016. After compiling a 1.05 ERA in 16 appearances for Delmarva, Liranzo – who can reach the upper 90s with his fastball – jumped to Bowie in late July. He was 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA in 11 games for the Baysox. Liranzo made one appearance in the Arizona Fall League before leaving due to a back strain. The Orioles will need to add Liranzo to the 40-man roster or they’ll risk losing him in the Rule 5 draft.
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