Became the first Orioles rookie outfielder on a postseason roster since 2016 (Hyun Soo Kim)...Enters the 2024 season ranked as the No. 5 O’s prospect and No. 32 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline and the No. 5 O's prospect and No. 41 overall prospect by Baseball America.

Heston Sawyer Kjerstad (born February 12, 1999) is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Orioles selected Kjerstad in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2023.

2 days ago · Kjerstad debuted with the Orioles late in their magical 2023 campaign and was a left-handed bench bat, earning the occasional start at designated hitter and pinch hitting against righties.

Jan 14, 2024 · On Sept. 14, the Orioles called up the 24-year-old Kjerstad (the club’s No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline’s No. 24 overall prospect) to provide some left-handed pop during their stretch run. Baltimore went on to win the American League East title for the first time since 2014, finishing with a 101-61 record and making its first postseason ...

Heston Kjerstad was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 36th round of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft from Canyon Randall HS (Amarillo, TX) and the Baltimore Orioles in the 1st round (2nd) of the 2020 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, AR).

Sep 15, 2024 · DETROIT -- With just 13 games remaining in the regular season, the Orioles got a big boost on Sunday with the return of Heston Kjerstad. Baltimore’s former top prospect was back in at designated hitter for the O's in their 4-2 finale loss vs. …

1 day ago · Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad sees the 2025 season as his best chance to break out. Andy Kostka. ... Throughout the time Kjerstad spent in Baltimore’s clubhouse during his up-and-down 2024 season, the Amarillo, Texas, native paid special attention to right-hander Corbin Burnes. In a clubhouse full of young players, some of whom have ...

Apr 23, 2024 · On Tuesday, the team announced they were bringing former first-round pick Heston Kjerstad back to the big leagues, making him the fifth homegrown top 30 position player prospect on the...

Apr 23, 2024 · The Orioles announced they are calling up slugger Heston Kjerstad on Tuesday, making him the latest first-round draft pick to land in Baltimore. Kjerstad, an outfielder/first baseman, was...

Dec 2, 1999 · View the profile of Baltimore Orioles Left Fielder Heston Kjerstad on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.