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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jud Fabian, 25-year-old outfield prospect for the Baltimore Orioles, is having a strong start with Triple-A Norfolk in 2026. Currently hitting .215/.368/.393 with 7 home runs through early May. Working with Norfolk hitting coach Rick Strickland on refined plate discipline and pitch selection strategy. Fabian has shown improvement in batting average and on-base percentage by being more selective at the plate and getting into favorable counts. His success comes as the Orioles search for long-term center field solutions at the major league level. Fabian was drafted 67th overall in 2022 and has hit 68 home runs in 382 games for the organization since 2022, with his best season in 2023 (.223/.349/.440, 24 HR). Taking a measured approach to his development, focusing on day-to-day improvement.
Strengths
- + Strong start at Triple-A Norfolk in 2026
- + Improved batting average and on-base percentage through refined plate discipline
- + Working effectively with hitting coach Rick Strickland on pitch selection strategy
- + Demonstrating power potential with 7 home runs early in season
- + Getting into favorable counts and capitalizing on pitcher mistakes
- + Mature approach to development - taking it one day at a time
- + Positioned as potential solution for Orioles' center field need
- + Consistent power production history (68 HR in 382 games since 2022)
Weaknesses
- - Career batting average concerns - hit only .186 in 2025
- - Current .215 batting average still below ideal for prospect evaluation
- - Limited major league experience/opportunity to date
- - Competition for playing time with other Orioles outfield prospects (Taveras, Alexander, Beavers, Cowser)
About
Jud Fabian is a center fielder for the Baltimore Orioles.
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