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Baltimore Orioles: How long can one of the best infields in the league stay together?

By Brian Pinter

Apr 11, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (6) misplays a popup during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (6) misplays a popup during the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Baltimore Orioles Chris Davis
Apr 3, 2017; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) stretches to make the out against Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar (11) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

Baltimore Orioles’ Chris Davis

Davis led the AL in homers, won a Silver Slugger award and made his first All-Star game appearance in 2013. He also led the AL in home runs in 2015. Davis is a home-run threat every time he bats, but he’s also prone to the strikeout.

Davis has led the AL in strikeouts in each of the past two seasons and leads the Orioles this season with nine through six games.

In the second year of his multi-million dollar contract, Davis is expected to put up big numbers. As odd as it may be, Davis puts up big numbers in odd numbered years. For example, in 2013, he hit .286, 53 home runs, 42 doubles, and led the majors in RBI’s with 138. However, in 2014, he hit just .196, 26 home runs, and only 42 total extra base hits.

The following season, Davis returned to form hitting .262, leading the majors with 47 home runs, and drove in 117 runs. Alas, his production dropped off slightly, batting .221, but still crushing 38 home runs. Holding true to the theory, Davis is off to a good start this season. Through six games, Crush is hitting .333, with one home run.

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It seems like a far reality that the Orioles infield defense won’t be together forever. Enjoy watching them work like a well-oiled machine on a nightly basis. Some fan bases would kill to have what the Orioles have going for them.

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