Breaking Down the Orioles’ 40-Man Roster Additions – Terrin Vavra

The lone position player on this list, Vavra is currently ranked as the 13th-best Orioles prospect by MLB Pipeline. He was acquired by the Orioles along with infielder Tyler Nevin and outfielder Mishael Deson from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Mychal Givens last August.

Despite several stints on the Injured List, the switch-hitting Vavra displayed impressive plate discipline in a 48-game sample, slashing .275/.406/.449 (49-for-178) with five home runs, 12 doubles, two triples, 34 runs scored, 21 runs batted in, and seven stolen bases across four levels of the minor leagues, including a .388 OBP in 40 games with the Baysox. He walked nearly as many times as he struck out, drawing 34 free passes compared to 48 strikeouts.

Defensively, Vavra appeared mostly at second base, making 30 starts there, but also spent time at center field and shortstop. His versatility and athleticism coupled with his hit tool and plate discipline make him a valuable addition to the 40-man roster.

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