Heston Kjerstad's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Baltimore Orioles prospect Heston Kjerstad is a household name at this point, and he even appeared in 12 big-league games last season. A deep Orioles roster led to Kjerstad opening the 2024 campaign at Triple-A, but he's become nearly impossible to keep down at this point. He possesses impressive strength and bat speed, using these skills to produce steady contact and power. Despite his aggressive tendencies, he's done an excellent job minimizing strikeouts. Defensively, he has a decent glove and an impressive arm that should allow him to play right field long-term. You'd be hard-pressed to find an individual prospect performance as dominant as Kjerstad's from last week. The former first-round pick mashed opposing pitching, finishing the week with a 12-for-27 line, six homers, 21 RBI, five walks, and six strikeouts. Yes, you read that correctly: Kjerstad drove in 21 runs over the course of one week (six games). He's destined for a promotion to the majors sooner rather than later.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad hit his fifth home run Thursday in just the sixth game of the season in the minors. The former Arkansas Razorback has been on an epic tear during the first week, batting .593 with 21 RBI. Kjerstad briefly displayed his power over a short stint with the Orioles last season and has continued his menacing ways at the plate in 2024. There is a current logjam of young talent at Camden Yards, however, there is always room for elite power. Fantasy managers should keep tabs on the former second overall draft pick, as he could earn a promotion any day.

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad has been off to a nice start for Triple-A Norfolk with six hits over his first 12 at-bats. He has also scored four runs and drove in four. The 25-year-old was drafted second overall in 2020 and has become of the top outfield prospects in the game. This past season between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk, Kerstad hit a healthy .303 with 29 doubles, 21 homers and 55 RBI. Although he is older than most top prospects, the power hitter would likely have a better chance at the big leagues as a member of another franchise, but he could still get a shot with the Orioles if an injury or two opens things up. For now, Kerstad should be rostered in most dynasty leagues, with minimal value in redraft leagues, due to limited opportunity.

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad has been reassigned to minor-league camp as the Orioles also reassigned fellow top prospects Jackson Holliday and Kyle Stowers on Friday. The 25-year-old made his big-league debut in the 2023 season and hit .233 with two home runs alongside a .748 OPS across 13 games and 33 trips to the plate. He spent the bulk of his season between Double-A and Triple-A, combining to hit .303 with 21 home runs, five stolen bases, and a .904 OPS across 122 games and 543 trips to the plate. He will open the season at Triple-A Norfolk but a promotion to the big leagues shouldn't be far away.