Ethan Anderson Emerges as Top Catching Prospect for Orioles in 2026

Following Adley Rutschman's departure and injuries across Baltimore's catching corps, 23-year-old switch-hitter Ethan Anderson surged to the top of the Orioles' prospect ranks. After a July ankle injury, Anderson posted a blistering .995 OPS over his final 25 games, finishing the year with a .288/.375/.544 slash line, 24 home runs, and 55 RBIs. He even homered twice in five Triple-A games and is positioned to compete for major league playing time in 2027.