Orioles minor league prospects shine, Bradfield and Estrada make headlines

In the Orioles' minor league system, several prospects made noteworthy contributions last week. Enrique Bradfield of Triple-A Norfolk recorded a solid week with a batting line of 7-18, three stolen bases, and improved performance after a challenging season. Double-A Chesapeake's Aron Estrada hit five home runs in a week, driving his batting average to.286 with a.503 slugging percentage. Pitching prospects Anthony Eyanson and Joseph Dzierwa showed promise, with Dzierwa throwing six shutout innings in his latest outing. The minor league seasons are nearing completion, and these performances are key for the players' futures in the organization.

• 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — This week in the Orioles minors: Bradfield heats up, Estrada hits five homers