Orioles prospects working out at development camp

The Orioles began their latest development camp this morning at the Ed Smith Stadium complex, with five of their top prospects working out until Feb. 14.

Outfielders Colton Cowser and Heston Kjerstad and infielders Jackson Holliday, Coby Mayo and Connor Norby are spring training invites receiving an opportunity to meet early with the major league staff and instructors.

Manager Brandon Hyde, co-hitting coaches Ryan Fuller and Matt Borgschulte, offensive strategy coach Cody Asche and strength and conditioning coach Trey Wiedman will be joined by Triple-A Norfolk manager Buck Britton, coordinator of instruction Jeff Kunkel, minor league hitting coach Brink Ambler and High-A Aberdeen development coach Ryan Goll.

Ambler served as Single-A Delmarva’s hitting coach in 2022 after his promotion from minors technology coordinator.

MLB Pipeline ranks Holliday as the Orioles’ No. 3 prospect after they selected him with the first overall pick in last year’s draft. Cowser is fourth, Mayo seventh, Kjerstad ninth and Norby 11^th.

Baseball America ranks Holliday third, Cowser fourth, Norby seventh and Mayo 10^th.

The camp is closed to the public and media.

Hyde headed back down to Florida after making a few stops over the weekend with the Birdland Caravan. Kjerstad had multiple appearances on Saturday, including Happy Hour at Checkerspot Brewing Company in Baltimore and an autograph signing at Bowie State University.

Pitchers and catchers are due at the complex for spring training by Feb. 15, with the first workout held the following day. Position players must arrive by Feb. 20.

The first exhibition game is Feb. 25 against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles finish with a March 27 home game against the Cardinals, a late addition to the schedule.

The 2023 season marks the Orioles’ 14^th spring training in Sarasota and the 13^th at the renovated ballpark.