Orioles’ Esteban Mejia Deals In FCL—Again
The Orioles’ revamped international program continues to bear fruit. Florida Complex League righthander Esteban Mejia delivered another strong start on June 26, striking out seven and walking one in 4.2 innings versus the Red Sox. The 18-year-old has racked up seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four starts with an electric repertoire. Mejia is a 6-foot-3 Dominican starter who ranks among the FCL leaders with a 2.51 ERA, 41 strikeouts and 32.1 innings. The second-year pro has 78 career strikeouts in 55.1 innings and has not allowed a home run. Mejia had already surged up Baseball America’s Orioles update at the beginning of the month. His ascension may only be getting started.
