Final Report Card

Name, Pos. Key stat Grade Jeff Zrebiec's skinny

Matt Albers, RP 28 games Inc. His season-ending injury in June was devastating to the Orioles.

Randor Bierd, RP 4.91 ERA C- Was a totally different pitcher after returning from shoulder injury.

Brian Burres, SP 1.66 WHIP D Started strong before losing ability to get major league hitters out.

Freddie Bynum, SS .179 avg. F Given shortstop job, he was overmatched in most of 112 at-bats.

Daniel Cabrera, SP 5.25 ERA D Nearly led league in walks, wild pitches and hit batters.

Juan Castro, SS .205 avg. C Eased offensive shortcomings with a smooth glove at short.

Alex Cintron, SS 7 errors C- Suspect defense prevented him from getting more playing time.

Lance Cormier, RP 4.02 ERA C+ Did solid job in filling long relief role after May call-up.

Brandon Fahey, SS .252 OBP C- Offensive struggles expected, but defense really shaky at times.

Jeremy Guthrie, SP 190 2/3 IP A- Did his best to carry rotation, though run support would've helped.

Ramon Hernandez, C 65 RBIs C Had solid offensive year after slow start, but defense roundly criticized.

Aubrey Huff, DH-1B 32 HRs A Would have been in MVP discussion if O's had had better record.

Jim Johnson, RP 2.23 ERA A Before shoulder problems, was one of top setup men in league.

Adam Jones, OF .270 avg. B+ Did as well as could have been hoped for in first full season.

Radhames Liz, SP 6.72 ERA C- Could wind up in the bullpen sooner rather than later.

Nick Markakis, OF .406 OBP A- Homers and RBIs dropped, but it's hard to find fault with much else.

Kevin Millar, 1B .222 avg. in 2nd half C Poor finish marred what was shaping up as a solid season.

Lou Montanez, OF 10 extra-base hits B Tore up minors and hit like a major leaguer.

Melvin Mora, 3B 104 RBIs B+ Re-emergence as big run producer one of season's biggest surprises.

Garrett Olson, SP 6.65 ERA D Olson might be pleased with his season, but O's officials were not.

Jay Payton, OF .243 avg. C His grand slam off Hideki Okajima was one of season's best moments.

Guillermo Quiroz, C .187 avg. C- Didn't distinguish himself in limited playing time behind plate.

Brian Roberts, 2B 51 doubles B+ Status will loom over offseason, but the bet here is he's traded.

Dennis Sarfate, RP 86 K's C+ Stint as starter was disastrous, but he earned a role in next year's bullpen.

Luke Scott, OF 23 HRs B His numbers compare well with what Tejada did in Houston.

George Sherrill, RP 31 saves B+ When O's were winning, he was as big of a reason as any.

Jamie Walker, RP .325 avg. against F Stand-up reliever would be first to admit he had miserable year.

Chris Waters, SP 11 starts C+ Had two of the team's best pitching performances all year.

NOTE: Players who didn't finish the season with the organization are not included. Only position players with more than 100 at-bats and pitchers who logged 30 innings or more for the Orioles were graded.

Inc. - incomplete.