There was a several-year period when the Orioles farm system was ranked #1. Then they brought the top prospects up to the majors and got later first-round picks. The farm system rnak declined.
This year, between 21 draftees signed and 16 players acquired in deadline trades, the system rebounded to #11. The Orioles just brought two of their top prospects up to the majors – Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers.
before the draft:
Another analysis has them at #15
Jon Meoli: Where does the Orioles’ farm system stand ahead of a pivotal draft and trade deadline?
Sad! 