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BOWIE, Md. -- Dylan Beavers and Jud Fabian were both selected by the Orioles on Day 1 of the 2022 MLB Draft -- the former in Competitive Balance Round A and the latter in Competitive Balance Round B. The 23-year-old outfielders became close friends soon after, as they met each other prior to any other players in their class or in Baltimore¡¯s system.

Over the past two-plus years, Beavers and Fabian have perhaps been a bit overshadowed, only because of how much talent the O¡¯s have had in their Minor League ranks.

Now, they¡¯ve both been making some noise late in their third professional seasons.

On Sunday, Fabian was informed that he was being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk, putting him one step away from the big leagues. Then, on Monday, Beavers was named the Eastern League Player of the Week for Aug. 13-18, becoming the first Double-A Bowie player to receive the honor this season.

Fabian (Baltimore¡¯s No. 13 prospect) has 60-grade power, which led to 33 home runs in 162 Double-A games in the past two seasons. His 18 homers for Bowie this year were tied for the Eastern League lead at the time of his promotion to Triple-A.

¡°That¡¯s kind of my strong suit hitting-wise,¡± Fabian said. ¡°I¡¯ve just been staying working on the power numbers, having good swing decisions, putting good swings on balls in the zone, and most of the time, I¡¯m able to do that, it¡¯s hit hard. And most of the time, it goes out.¡±

A former standout at the University of Florida, Fabian also has 60-grade speed, which he frequently utilizes to make tremendous plays in center field. He made a nice diving catch during his debut for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, when he went 0-for-3 with two walks and a steal.

Although Fabian slashed .233/.326/.432 in 98 games for Bowie this season, he was playing quite well before getting bumped up, hitting .351 (13-for-37) with a 1.111 OPS over his final 11 Double-A contests. Also, his defensive gems were becoming even more routine.

¡°He¡¯s probably one of the best defenders I¡¯ve ever played with -- for sure [in the] outfield,¡± Beavers said. ¡°He¡¯s the best outfielder I¡¯ve played with.¡±

Beavers (the Orioles¡¯ No. 8 prospect) is pretty good himself. The University of California, Berkeley product is a well-rounded, toolsy player who continues to show improvement.

Last week, Beavers earned Eastern League recognition by going 9-for-20 (.450) with two doubles, a triple, four walks and five RBIs in five games, which included four consecutive multi-hit performances. He is hitting .240 with a .748 OPS over 99 contests.

¡°He¡¯s an unreal player,¡± Fabian said. ¡°He¡¯s got insane bat-to-ball skills, he¡¯s got power, he plays defense, he¡¯s got a good arm, he steals a bunch of bases.¡±

In 2023, Beavers¡¯ 55-grade power didn¡¯t translate to long balls at Double-A, as he swatted only two homers over his first 34 games for Bowie. In ¡®24, he has 12 home runs, more than he had across all levels last season.

If Beavers continues to rake -- the results of a more refined approach at the plate -- he could soon be joining Fabian in Triple-A.

¡°The last month or so, I¡¯ve had a big focus on being more adjustable, just because I feel like this year, they¡¯ve attacked me with a little more spin, the pitchers have,¡± Beavers said. ¡°Obviously, I can sit slider or sit breaking ball early in the count, and I might get lucky and they¡¯ll throw what I want. But I want to be able to have an all-around approach where I can adjust off of heaters.

¡°That¡¯s what I¡¯ve been focusing on, is being able to be ready for a fastball and adjust in a position where I can drive a breaking ball if they hang one early in the count.¡±