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Rising prospect Anderson wraps strong season with stellar homecoming

BALTIMORE -- The Triple-A season runs longer than any other in Minor League baseball. The final week of the 2026 campaign occurred from Sept. 15-20 -- and because of that, the Orioles used it as an opportunity to get a…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:35 PM
Rising prospect Anderson wraps strong season with stellar homecoming
Key Things to Know
  • Orioles prospect Ethan Anderson finished his 2026 season with a strong five-game stint at Triple-A Norfolk.
  • The Virginia Beach native hit .389 with two home runs during his homecoming week with the Tides.
  • Anderson earned MLB Pipeline's Orioles Prospect of the Year honors after hitting 24 total home runs in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Baltimore Orioles prospect Ethan Anderson concluded his 2026 season with an impressive five-game homecoming stint for Triple-A Norfolk. The 23-year-old Virginia Beach native batted .389 with two home runs and three RBIs in front of family and friends during the Triple-A season's final week. His strong finish capped a breakout campaign that earned him MLB Pipeline's Orioles Prospect of the Year award.

Anderson spent most of the 2026 campaign with Double-A Chesapeake, hitting .271 with 21 home runs and an .881 OPS across 82 games. With 24 total home runs across both levels, the 2024 second-round pick is expected to open the 2027 season in Triple-A as he continues pushing toward a potential major league debut.

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