Garrett Olson

Garrett Olson is out to prove he should be back in the major leagues. He's a 23-year-old left-handed starting pitcher in the Orioles organization.

Olson made two starts for Baltimore in July, and did fairly well. 3.86 ERA. The Orioles sent him back down to AAA Norfolk when Steve Trachsel (yuch) came off the DL.

Olson has made 3 starts for Norfolk since his return. He's given up just one run in 21 innings with 23 strikeouts, 5 walks and 12 hits. That's excellent pitching.

For the season, Olson is 9-6 with a 2.95 ERA. 125 IP, 91 H, 117 SO, 36 BB.

Last season he pitched well in A and AA. Garrett Olson is a pitcher on the move, and is a very good bet to be in the starting rotation for Baltimore in 2008.