Michael Forret
P | Bats/Throws: L/R | 6' 3" 190LBS | Age: 20
Draft: 2023 | Rd: 14, #421, Baltimore Orioles | State College of Florida Manatee - Sarasota
MLB Pipeline Rank
W L ERA G GS SV IP SO WHIP
2024 4 4 4.35 16 9 0 60 75 1.40
Career Minors 6 8 3.88 26 17 0 99.2 124 1.29
G W-L ERA IP SO WHIP
2024 16 4-4 4.35 60 75 1.40
Career Minors 26 6-8 3.88 99.2 124 1.29

Standard Minor League Pitching Statistics

SeasonTmLGLWLERAGGSSVIPHRERHRBBSOWHIP
2024 2 Teams Minors 6 8 3.88 26 17 0 99.2 85 56 43 8 44 124 1.29
2024 Delmarva Shorebirds CAR A 2 4 3.18 10 8 0 39.2 30 19 14 0 15 49 1.13
2024 Aberdeen IronBirds SAL A+ 4 4 4.35 16 9 0 60.0 55 37 29 8 29 75 1.40

Scouting Report

2024

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

The Orioles had some bonus pool money left over in 2023 and it’s looking like the decision to spend it on Forret in Round 14 may have been a worthwhile investment. A product of the North Carolina high school ranks, Forret showed enough upside in his year at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota that the Orioles went over the $150,000 slot value for Day 3 picks to sign him for $450,000. A jump forward velocity-wise during his pro debut with Single-A Delmarva to kick off the 2024 season was a good sign and he earned a bump up to High-A Aberdeen after 10 appearances.

The 6-foot-3 Forret still has a lot of projection, with all of his stuff pointing in the right direction. He has a lively fastball that can sit in the mid 90s, showing he can maintain his velocity throughout a start and it’s easy to dream there will be more in the tank. His low-80s sweeper has the chance to be a plus pitch in time, serving as an out pitch that misses a lot of bats. His mid-80s changeup has the chance to give him a third very effective offering.

Just 20 for all of the 2024 season, it’s too soon to know exactly how high Forret’s ceiling is. If he can refine his command a bit more, he has every chance to start, though his delivery is a little difficult to repeat. If he can’t stick in a rotation, it’s easy to envision him throwing a lot harder with a nasty heater-sweeper combination coming out of the bullpen.


Transactions

Team Date Transaction
06/04/2024 RHP Michael Forret assigned to Aberdeen IronBirds from Delmarva Shorebirds.
06/04/2024 Aberdeen IronBirds activated RHP Michael Forret.
04/04/2024 RHP Michael Forret assigned to Delmarva Shorebirds from FCL Orioles.
07/25/2023 Baltimore Orioles signed RHP Michael Forret.
07/25/2023 RHP Michael Forret assigned to FCL Orioles.
05/09/2023 RHP Michael Forret and assigned to College Workout.
06/11/2022 RHP Michael Forret and assigned to College Workout.
07/13/2021 PG National 1 - Black activated RHP Michael Forret.