Five 2025 Baysox to participate in Arizona Fall League 

BOWIE, MD (September 19, 2025) – Five players from the 2025 Chesapeake Baysox have been selected to participate in the Arizona Fall League (AFL), which begins on Monday, October 6 and runs through Wednesday, November 12.

C Ethan Anderson, OF Enrique Bradfield Jr., LHP Luis De León, RHP Zach Fruit, and OF Thomas Sosa will play for the Peoria Javelinas this fall.

Anderson, 21, joined the Baysox on August 19 from High-A Aberdeen after slashing .257/.338/.355 with 13 doubles, three homers and 42 RBI in 70 games with the IronBirds. He was second on the team in RBI. The Orioles’ 2^nd round pick in 2024 out of Virginia batted .215 with a double, a homer and three RBI in 20 games with the Baysox. He batted .357 (5-for-14) in the final series of the season in New Hampshire.

First Double-A homer for Ethan Anderson! 💣 pic.twitter.com/BSvkI2bfBL

— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) September 3, 2025

Bradfield, 23, began the season with the Baysox and slashed .269/.393/.386 with 12 doubles, a triple, two homers, 14 RBI and 26 stolen bases in 50 games before earning promotion to Triple-A Norfolk on September 2. The Orioles’ 1^st round pick in 2023 out of Vanderbilt stole the second-most bases in the Minors last year with 74 stolen bags and received a Rawlings Gold Glove Award as one of the top defensive outfielders in Minor League Baseball.

It's Enrique's world and we're just living in it ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/N3nqpfwdUy

— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) May 30, 2025

De León, 22, was promoted to the Baysox on August 26 from High-A Aberdeen after pitching in 13 games (11 starts) for the IronBirds. The southpaw recorded a 3.58 ERA and struck out 69 batters in 60.1 innings pitched for Aberdeen. The Orioles’ 2021 international free agent signing started three games for the Baysox and posted a 1.69 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 16 innings.

De León did it again! ❌

The final line for the #Orioles No. 21 prospect tonight!

5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 3 BB, 8⃣ K pic.twitter.com/glgkRWibC9

— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) September 6, 2025

Fruit, 25, completed his first season with the Baysox after spending much of the first half on the injured list. The Orioles’ 9^th round pick in 2023 out of Troy struck out 40 batters in 43.2 innings pitched across 12 appearances (11 starts).

Fruit packed a punch! 🥊

The final line for Zach Fruit tonight here in Reading:

5.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 7 K (Double-A high) pic.twitter.com/ZUiuV3vDsd

— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) August 28, 2025

Sosa, 20, was brought up to the Baysox on September 2 from High-A Aberdeen after slashing .222/.309/.407 with nine doubles, two triples, six homers and 31 RBI in 47 games for the IronBirds. The Orioles’ 2022 international free agent signing hit two homers in his first Double-A series against Harrisburg, including a homer in his first Double-A at-bat. He batted .158 with two homers and six RBI in 11 games with the Baysox.

How's a no-doubter in Thomas Sosa's first Double-A AB sound? pic.twitter.com/9szMHOY1lp

— Chesapeake Baysox (@BaysoxOfficial) September 2, 2025

All five players are participating in the AFL for the first time.

The Peoria Javelinas will play their home games at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Ariz., the Spring Training home of the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners. In addition to Orioles prospects, the Javelinas’ roster consists of prospects from the Mariners, Padres, Reds and Twins organizations.

For the complete AFL schedule and more information, visit mlb.com/arizona-fall-league.

The 2026 Baysox home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 against the Erie SeaWolves at Prince George’s Stadium. Game times and a promotional/events schedule will be released at a determined date. For more information, call 301-805-6000, or visit us online at Baysox.com. Stay up to date with the latest team news and promotional info by following the Baysox on Facebook, Instagram, and X.