The Orioles reached the halfway point of spring training after reporting in early- to mid-February, and several intriguing storylines have emerged from Sarasota, Fla. Manager Brandon Hyde is evaluating close to 70 players, who are looking to show that they can be part of the long-term future of the club.
Here are five things we’ve learned so far:
1. The resurgence of Chris Davis?
The first baseman has been a polarizing figure for the fan base. Despite his struggles, there always seems to have been a glimmer of hope that Davis will find his swing as one of the most dangerous power hitters in the game. So far, Davis has been the biggest surprise of camp and the team’s hottest player. Through six games and nine at-bats (March 4), Davis has gone 5-for-9 (.556/.647/1.556) with three home runs and seven RBIs.
