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Vance Honeycutt’s enigmatic 2026 is still going in Arizona

Anyone could be forgiven for having written off Vance Honeycutt heading into the 2026 season. His was a familiar story: Late first-round pick runs into a speedbump in his development and never recovers. In Honeycutt’s particular case, the speedbump was…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Vance Honeycutt’s enigmatic 2026 is still going in Arizona
Key Things to Know
  • Mark Brown argues that Vance Honeycutt remains an intriguing, enigmatic prospect after an inconsistent 2026 campaign.
  • Honeycutt hit four home runs in ten Grapefruit League at-bats during spring training.
  • Following an oblique injury, Honeycutt batted .288 with five home runs in 20 Double-A games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Baltimore Orioles prospect Vance Honeycutt is concluding an inconsistent 2026 campaign in the Arizona Fall League. Mark Brown argues that despite high strikeout rates throughout his minor league career, Honeycutt displayed flashes of potential during spring training and late in the season that keep him relevant as a prospect.

After struggling at High-A Frederick, Honeycutt batted .288 with five home runs over 20 games at Double-A Chesapeake following an oblique injury. Through eight Arizona Fall League games, he has hit three homers and stolen three bases, leaving Brown uncertain about his long-term future in the organization.

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