Jorge Mateo's Offensive Impact for Orioles

"He has added some significant value on the offensive side for the Baltimore Orioles."
DeRo highlights Jorge Mateo and how he has managed to add some substantial power to complement his blazing speed.
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[@avavincent9481]

So good to hear you giving the O's some well deserved credit, these kids show incredible spunk and have a good time too! Dedicated.

[@rustyshackelford1483]

...things are looking up since that bum Chris Davis retired...even if the club is still paying that BUM!

[@albertsimmonsjabig3070]

I am DEFINITELY feeling the same way! Maybe there is an "unspoken rule" about batting stance and team fun that speaks to the winning combinations that have spoken about winning the world series teams.

[@kurtwoods9789]

Anyone who follows the birds knows that he’s made massive strides. Dude was lost with 2 strikes in the past. Pitchers easily yanked the string and sped up the bat. Now he protects so much better and has no issues seeing through the ball for those oppo hits. Complete discipline overhaul

[@jordankendall2705]

And he was arguably the best defensive shortstop last year and wasn't even a finalist for Gold Glove

[@MrChad1205]

Mark Delorsa, is by far. The coldest baseball analyst EVER!

[@tommcgalliard2317]

My dad told me at the start of the year that if jorge mateo could hit .270 he would be untradeable but the fact that hes hitting .370 its nuts

[@FHornHero]

i said the same thing, if he could become an average hitter he’d be a franchise shortstop. never expected this from him tho

[@Mizoo1992]

I was telling people if he hit 250 he would be an all star. He’s amazing on defense and is incredibly fast. He’s playing like one of the top 5 players in baseball rn.

[@swirlingtoilets]

Exactly. A 110 WRC+, and he's basically a budget Francisco Lindor. What he's doing now? It's like if Bo Bichette had prime Andrelton Simmons defense. Is it sustainable? Eh, probably not to the highs he's currently reaching. There's not a hitter playing today that I'd trust to keep hitting .370. However, even if his bat drops off from his current hot streak, he still projects to be a top 5 shortstop offensively, and potentially the best shortstop defensively.

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

I'm an Os fan and I've been hyping him since I first saw him. Creepy Os fans who obviously think he's worthless because they play fantasy baseball wanted to GET RID OF HIM. I love that he turned his bat around at least for now. He's such a great athlete. On the base paths he reminds me a little of Rajai Davis who I congratulated in a bar one afternoon after a game because I knew he was going to the majors. He probably was wondering who I was because he didn't get a call up long after that. Even if Mateo is hitting Belanger numbers, he's the guy I want at SS.

[@levymoyer8391]

I don’t know how “creepy” it is to expect offense from S.S. Especially when Urias, Odor and often Mountcastle were offensive black holes last year. You can carry a Belanger if he’s the only infielder not putting up numbers.

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

@@levymoyer8391 So you are going to put down Mateo because other players are failing at their job?

[@levymoyer8391]

@@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing who’s “putting him down?” I love the guy and I’m glad he’s bringing such an important dimension to the offense right now. He’s won them games this year with his baserunning alone. He really seems to have figured something out at the plate, but he needs to prove it for the rest of the season before they start changing their plans with prospects over it. My point was that you can’t have no offense from three infield positions and expect to have sustained success. At the moment Mountcastle is the weakest link there by far. Unfortunately there isn’t a 1st basemen ready in the system so they have no choice but to keep running him out there. I would absolutely trade him before Mateo. I hope they find a way to keep the best players, of course, but it really seems like they need a viable contingency plan for Mountcastle and they’ll have to do that through trade. The trading position of greatest strength for them at the moment is shortstop. Jackson Holliday is the starter there within two years no matter what you, I or anyone else thinks about it. Of course the great thing about shortstops is they can usually play most positions. So maybe that’s how Mateo stays on the team. We know he can play 3rd and I assume he can play 2nd. We just have to hope Elias knows what he’s doing. So far his trades have been pretty good. It’ll be interesting.

[@thebookdoc.writing.and.editing]

@@levymoyer8391 All preseason, all I was hearing was "get rid of him, not enough offense." obviously from people who think the whole of the game comes with a bat. He was involved in what, 86 double plays last season? second in MLB. I heard people saying "you can't play short and make 17 errors." Tell that to Ozzie Smith who averaged 17 errors a year and is considered one of the best fielding SSs ever. It is all mediocre fans being armchair GMs without knowing what is important to playing the game. Mateo was #3 in WAR on the Os in 2022. Right now? I'd put him as #1. And yes... He wins games practically all by himself. Every run he erases by the other team makes it that much easier for the Os to win. I think you are wrong about Holliday. Put him at 2B or 3B depending on his arm strength. Mateo is the best right where he is. No one is going to beat his speed and instinct for several years, then move him to third. He is my favorite O... adn I haven't had one since Mussina.

[@NomadicBrian]

I remember in 2022 the conversation was along the lines that Mateo brought energy and excitement but wished the bat was better. A little debate over his role and the young prospects coming up in the infield. Its like Mateo decided I am making my statement that I will be here. I'm still in awe of what he did in April. I enjoyed this breakdown and looking forward to see what he does in May.

[@AS_Gringo]

It’s an exciting time to be an O’s fan

[@maxscameraguy]

Got to see Jorge in 2018 with Nashville. His speed blew my mind. To see him hitting this well makes me so happy for him!

[@Lawrence_619]

Im so happy for the kid...because when he was in SD, everybody in the fanbase and even the clubhouse, knew that he was more than just a "pair of fast feet". Every now and then, he would flash more than just two tools. And you'd be like "wow...if he can ever just play more than he does, everybody would see the kid has some skills. When he played for the Padres, he was the fastest guy on the team, period...faster than Tatis..faster than Wil Myers (who can scoot)...faster than HK Kim. And he had some REAL pop and some REAL defense. So, yea...hats off to the kid.

[@bombereringVAL]

Phenomenal analysis, what an absolute steal (pun fully intended) that the Os pulled by claiming him from the A’s. So excited for our teams future!

[@richarddennis2603]

The guy who spotted that at bat vs the position player, and then that's when it switched, definitely deserves some credit! What a spot that is!

[@yungxancash1459]

Props to Mark Derosa. Always doing great breakdowns and analysis.

[@camdenbaker457]

By far my favorite player so glad I bought his jersey before the hype cant wait to see him continue to light it up on the o’s

[@taintmisbehaven7147]

Go O's!!!! It's been too long!!!!

[@ADHski]

Just wait till next year, Buster Olney has been real quiet lately. Small market love let's go.

[@justinarney3050]

O's fan here and my dad and I always said last year that Mateo had a lot potential and if he could hit .250 plus with his speed and defense he could play in almost any line up. Been rooting for him since last year as well since he was at one point highly rated but never lived up to potential and was eventually claimed off of waivers by the Orioles who had nothing to lose to let him play at the time.

[@kylesanders5999]

birds baby. if this guy can hit i said man hes a superstar. when it all comes together he puts on a show.

[@noahlarsen1828]

I like how the guy said that the entire back side of his body the leg, hip chest and back arm are all firing at the same time. Whereas last year the arm and hip went first and then the leg pushed off.

[@cornelbutler3470]

Mateo got 40-40 potential

[@ryanconroy174]

Hr and sb?

[@Beaumont99]

Going a little too far lol but he’s definitely improved significantly

[@Etatdesiege1979]

Not this year, though. He’s a complete player now.

[@matrixphijr]

@@Beaumont99 Idk about 40 HR but he's got 40 steals in the bag. He might have 70 this year. To be fair though he's on pace for well over 30 HR, though I don't expect that to keep up.

[@l.s8404]

I'm an avid os fan and I'm telling you that is stretching it...he got 50 bags easy but he'll be happy with 20hr

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

second half i noticed he was getting better and there was some serious pop coming from his bat. It wasnt major but it was a significant increase from the beginning of 2022 and batting under .200. I cant wait for this to continue and prove the "regression is inevitable" crowd.

[@carlpacquing2575]

Glancing at his rate stats, his HR rate has tripled, his SO rate has halved, and his walk rate has gone up significantly too. That's unbelievable!

[@RobbLeeMc]

I liked him last year and knew that he would turn things around.

[@sang21nguyen]

Yo this guy is my favorite player on the orioles i want him to stay for many years to come but it never happens so i will enjoy him on the team for now.

[@Will-ex2wr]

Love the coverage of my Os 🧡

[@levymoyer8391]

Love this dude. His unexpected ascension is gonna make Elias’ job a real headache (most of the best prospects are middle infielders) but I’m sure it’s a problem he doesn’t mind having. I’m fascinated to see who gets traded for what and how it all shakes out. Holliday is the S.S. of the future. I don’t think that’s a question. Might have to make some tough decisions on Henderson and Ortiz.

[@danteandkyler7954]

Yeah I do think Henderson will still improve tho. Just gotta get adjusted to hitting breaking balls.

[@levymoyer8391]

@@danteandkyler7954 for sure. I’m not too worried. He has good selectivity and zone awareness, and he walks a ton. Patience, batting eye and the ability to get on base are harder to coach into someone than hitting a curveball, imo.

[@brandondillman5841]

Mateo for MVP!

[@purrellbarnett8592]

The O’s development team (especially for position players) is amazing. You expect busts with the prospects but their draft picks seem to all develop well. They pick up waiver claims and they reach potential like Mateo like Bautista like Cano. This is a future juggernaut in baseball.

[@papagrantits]

Minus their pitching prospects. The jury's still not out on that one.

[@brandondillman5841]

@@papagrantits yeah. Starting pitching is an issue. Grayson looks like the real deal, but besides him they rarely every draft starters early. They just keep drafting bats knowing they can develop them. They'll have to trade for or sign a stud starter at some point.

[@410nikko6]

Great breakdown!!!!

[@rossedwardmiller]

National media is gonna start talking about the O's regularly 🙏 They should. Theyre booming and its nearly a large market team. Most of MD, some of PA, DE, and even some VA (from the old days)

[@buddyvilla7393]

Another brilliant move by the genius AJPreller. Jorge Matteo,Trea Turner,Max Freid,Yasmani Grandal, Brent Rooker, Hunter Renfroe, Manny Margo, Cal Quantrill, Josh Naylor,Eric Lauer,Ty France, Andres Munoz, Taylor Tramell, Owen Miller … How does the genius keep his job.

[@avi8873]

Great breakdown

[@CamKrazy2000]

It's a good thing that Mateo has been hitting this season since Henderson looks lost at the plate. Dude just looks confident.

[@gklash95]

Gunnar is gonna be fine

[@matttf2538]

Excellent analysis.

[@quiveringmoist7558]

The one thing I want Mateo to work on is his throwing accuracy. He has a big arm and uncorks it but can be a bit wild and extends innings. But I'm so happy the O's kept Jorge on the roster.

[@baileysmith4744]

Mateo made the big leagues and kept his spot by being a speedy utility, now he is a mainstay SS with a powerful bat. i think Ryan McKenna is primed to be the next big comeup, hes been through the struggles, started the year as a pinch runner and backup defender in the OF, but he could become the 3rd outfielder for the Orioles

[@brandondillman5841]

Not sure McKenna's going to get much of an opportunity with Colton Cowser raking in AAA. McKenna would likely still be the 4th outfielder, but his chance to play every day may have passed.

[@jonathanbickford7251]

To be honest he is in the same hitting landed position in both that you want. All pre kick or whatever is prior to the loading position. If you freeze frame it in the position of pre swing, it is all loaded with his front heel up which drops to start the swing. Makes them able to adjust to offspeed.

[@jonathanbickford7251]

The true form to hitting, compares Tony Bautista to Ken Griffy...they are all in the same loaded position prior to swinging. The higher the heel off the ground the longer reaction time to a pitch.

[@CarlosRamirez-hv3qv]

DR proud. We are not done yet.

[@jaytizzle6652]

Teacherman hitting right there.

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

Sooo glad we got to keep him a little longer needs to be extended ASAP

[@cornelbutler3470]

Os don’t resign any talent. They trade them away for peanuts 🥜. Instead we sign guys chris Davis 😑

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

@@cornelbutler3470 yeah ur right I still think we should of kept Cruz instead of Davis Cruz is still doing his thing

[@papagrantits]

We in Baltimore call it magic.

[@ddpacino]

Let’s go, O!

[@dashpratt4097]

Good stuff!

[@selfwitness]

Orioles’ bench coach Freddi Gonzalez said this to Jim Palmer on Jorge Mateo’s talent last year: “If he can hit .240, we won’t be able to afford him!

[@christiansouder9977]

D-Ro, why aren't you a manager or hitting coach at the very least? Well played Sir!

[@oneeyedraven7375]

*Orioles Magic intensifies*

[@mikeplumer7687]

Finally. This stuff always happened to ex Os...K Brown goes to SD, D Stewart teaches him a splitter he becomes a star. J arrieta changes delivery with Cubs becomes a star. N Cortes flops as a rule 5 pick, Os send back to Yanks he changes where he stands on mound becomes a star

[@ASprout]

"Oriole's fans love Jorge Mateo"

[@charlielong8941]

In 2021 Jorge Mateo was the heart and soul of the San Diego Padres. AJ Preller DFA Jorge Mateo to make room for relief pitcher Matt Strahm coming back from a injury. One of many AJ Preller horrible mistakes he has made as a GM of the Padres. AJ Preller terrible at being patient and giving talented prospect a opportunity. AJ Preller is just obsessed with getting establish big name flashy players. Any GM could do Preller job with a high limit payroll takes no skills to give the most money to a free agent. Padres could had a lineup with Jorge Mateo, Jack Suwinski, Ty France, and Brett Rooker. 3 of the 4 was traded for nothing in return and Jorge Mateo was DFA. Preller been fleeced by almost every team in a trade except the White Sox.

[@dheck8887]

Oriole Magic baby!!! Oh and let’s not sleep on the bullpen as we dont even have our youngest bucks up in majors yet!

[@robertmason7553]

As all Orioles stars go....... He'll be in New York or the National league when his contract is up. See Machado.

[@robertmason7553]

Dont get me wrong I love my Birds and O's magic but when we get good players, they leave because we are a MLB Team farm team. I understand the market but damn the last good player we had and kept was Cal Ripken and I think he had the benefit of the doubt of being a hometown boy.

[@brandondillman5841]

He already was in New York. They couldn't develop him. I do think Mateo moves on eventually since the O's have an insane amount of young infield talent, but he'll be with the O's for the next 3 years at least.

[@robertmason7553]

@@brandondillman5841 Im just sick of the Orioles developing halfway decent players only t let them walk because of "MA MARKET".

[@brandondillman5841]

@@robertmason7553 They pay players when they're competitive. Their payroll was over $170 mil not that long ago. They'll keep their core players, but they have to trade some of these prospects for starting pitching at some point soon.

[@robertmason7553]

@@brandondillman5841 Brandon I understand what you are saying. I know how it works but Im still dumbfounded by keeping Chris Davis for so long. He was all or nothing but while we had Davis we let Adam Jones walk. He was more valuable to us than Chris was. It is what it is.

[@rustyshackelford1483]

The Orioles have been on an upward trajectory ever since that BUM Chris Davis retired!

[@michaelhession2105]

I wouldn't call Chris Davis a bum overall, he's one of the best power hitters in franchise history, but he was on a steep decline that rivals Brady Anderson's, and him retiring was huge for the rebuild.

[@rustyshackelford1483]

@@michaelhession2105 ...if you don't consider Chris Davis a bum, then you don't consider any player a bum. Chris Davis had one great HR season for the club and then got a massive contract. He then became one of the WORST hitters in MLB history. He was the definition of "the yips". He knew he was terrible for the team, but he stuck around for that cheddar (which the O's are still paying). Chris Davis knows he's a bum, so should anyone objectively looking at his Orioles career.

[@chrissilver8461]

Here is the great problem the Orioles have...a wealth of infielders in the majors and minors. I hope they are able to make the best decisions as time goes on...

[@modder15]

I wonder if the O's will deal anyone at the deadline

[@jbranch410]

Mateo said Gunnar and Jackson Halladay better slow down. I'm still here and if you can't hit , steal and field better get out my way.

[@stevemeters3090]

One of my favorite things in baseball is when a dude finally figures something out, and you can see it just click in his head and his career skyrockets.

[@stevemeters3090]

Loved watching this happen for Altuve. Then every year for maybe the next 4, the pundits kept asking if he could sustain it. Then he won an MVP.

[@chrisbarry7782]

Mateo has flying out to left down pat.

[@Maddenmvp_yt]

Lmao us O’s fans knew he was special but everyone acted like he didn’t even exist never heard his name mentioned once and know y’all surprised yeah we been knew he was good same thing with the whole orioles as a team in the offseason I was told by other fans O’s won’t make the playoffs they won’t finish better than 4th or 5th in their division and yet I was called crazy for saying the orioles would give everyone in their division a run at 1st place guess in last the bum ass Yankees I’m done being shit on as an O’s fan cause our team is good and we will win a World Series in the next 5 years I’ll bet a million dollars on it

[@funinlv32]

Why does he miss every 4th game so far this season, especially being the best hitter in their lineup ?

[@rico5527]

It's the dong bong

[@jkeith33]

Zeus

[@wecandobetter9821]

A tad to premature with the praise. He started the season smoking hot. Now not so much

[@Cavalier.440]

Really, basically 1st good yr at 27, trade bate material, 🤔Jackson Holiday is the future ! 🛌☕ And why is the skirt there at all😏

[@Chris-ed5fu]

My padres didn't have a place to play him

[@arfercu847]

Baby birds making noise!

[@johndavies5582]

Man you jinxed him has one of the worst mays ever

[@horacecomegna335]

Oreo’s are still the hopeless, hapless Oreo’s. Just wait, a few 7-10 game losing streaks heading their way. GOOD teams can still look at the Oreo’s on their schedule as easy wins.

[@ryanconroy174]

🤡 good one troll

[@horacecomegna335]

@@ryanconroy174 No trolling, just wait for the bottom to fall out on the Oreo’s. Peter Angelos ruined the team I once loved as a child, turning them into a laughing stock within the league. A stadium that has more visiting fans then Oreo fans during most games, in a crime filled filthy city where there’s a good chance of getting mugged before you even get to the light rail after the game.

[@thejudge3132]

Sounds like a fellow AL east boi gettin a lil scared...

[@davesravens47]

Did someone let their 6 yr old on their KZbin? Oreos is your best insult really?

[@ryanconroy174]

@@horacecomegna335 did you just admit to being a bandwagon fan? Lmao you're too much dude, who's even your favorite team now?