PT TOMORROW: AL East—How permanent is Parmelee’s PT?

Baltimore Orioles

With three HR in his first two games, Chris Parmelee (OF, BAL) has surged to the fore of the Orioles’ right-field playing-time picture. As noted by analyst Matt Dodge in Playing Time Today, Parmelee arrived in Baltimore after hitting well at AAA-Norfolk, though not quite with as much power as when he was with the Twins organization.

In 2012, Parmelee slashed .338/.457/.645 with 17 HR in only 228 AB for AAA-Rochester. Now 27, Parmelee perhaps still owns power skills on that order, though he has had trouble carrying them to the big leagues in his previous opportunities. There are no guarantees, but the very early returns suggest that perhaps Parmelee is finally ready to deliver on some of that promise, at least enough to...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Birdsong and Kim waiting on opportunities for SF and LA; OF PT in ARI; Rockies rookies; and impact of Cronenworth absence in SD
Apr 17 2025 3:05am
Liam Hendriks' impending return could shake up Boston's late-inning mix. Plus, Jonathan Aranda's platoon usage, potential call-ups, and more.
Apr 16 2025 3:05am
With Spencer Arrighetti out for six weeks, the Astros need a 5th starter to produce in the short term.
Apr 15 2025 3:01am
A hot MacKenzie Gore is leading a fair to middling effort by WAS starters to kick off 2025. Plus: SP in ATL; bullpen a PHI; 1B in MIA; more.
Apr 14 2025 3:06am

Tools