Jordan Cole Westburg Bio
Jordan Cole Westburg (born February 18, 1999) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). While he was primarily a shortstop throughout college and the minor leagues, he has mainly played second and third base since his MLB debut in 2023. The Baltimore Orioles selected Westburg with the 30th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, and he signed for a $2.3 million bonus. He made his major league debut on June 26, 2023, and quickly established himself as a versatile infielder with power-hitting ability. Westburg earned his first All-Star selection in 2024 during his second major league season.
Early Life and Background
Westburg was born in New Braunfels, Texas, and attended New Braunfels High School where he excelled in multiple sports. During his high school career, Westburg played baseball, basketball, and football, demonstrating the athletic versatility that would later serve him well on the baseball diamond. He graduated in 2017 alongside future MLB pitcher Bryce Miller, with whom he grew up in the same neighborhood and played youth baseball.
Westburg committed to play college baseball at Mississippi State University after his junior year. As a senior in 2017, he delivered an exceptional performance, batting .457 with four home runs and 22 RBIs, earning All-State honors. Despite his impressive high school statistics, he went undrafted in the 2017 Major League Baseball draft and enrolled at Mississippi State to continue his baseball development.
Path to Professional Baseball
Westburg began his collegiate career with the Mississippi State Bulldogs in 2018 as a freshman. He appeared in 42 games, making 31 starts, and batted .248 with two home runs and 30 RBIs. A hamstring injury caused him to miss over two weeks during this inaugural college season. As a sophomore in 2019, Westburg showed significant improvement, starting 66 games and hitting .300 with six home runs and 61 RBIs. He earned Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors in March after batting .476 with two home runs and 11 RBIs over a five-game stretch.
Following his sophomore year, Westburg played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks during the summer of 2019. He was also selected to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team, further establishing his reputation as one of the top college prospects in the country. In his junior season in 2020, Westburg batted .317 with two home runs and 11 RBIs over 16 games before the college baseball season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jordan Cole Westburg Career
Minor League Career (2020–2023)
The Baltimore Orioles selected Westburg with the 30th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, securing his professional rights. He signed with the Orioles on June 28, 2020, for a $2.3 million signing bonus. Westburg did not appear in any professional games during 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Westburg made his professional debut in 2021 with the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Low-A East. He quickly demonstrated his talent, earning promotions to the Aberdeen IronBirds of the High-A East on June 1 and later to the Bowie Baysox of the Double-A Northeast in mid-August. Across 112 games split between all three affiliates, Westburg slashed .285/.389/.479 with 15 home runs, 79 RBIs, 17 stolen bases, and 27 doubles, showcasing his all-around offensive game.
Baltimore Orioles Breakthrough (2023–Present)
Westburg returned to the Bowie Baysox to begin the 2022 season. After batting .247 with nine home runs and 32 RBIs over 47 games, he earned a promotion to the Norfolk Tides of the Triple-A International League in early June. Over 91 games with Norfolk to close the season, he batted .273 with 18 home runs and 74 RBIs, continuing his consistent offensive production at the highest minor league level.
Westburg opened the 2023 season at Norfolk, where he hit .295/.372/.567 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs in 67 games. His strong performance earned him a spot on the Orioles 40-man roster, and he was promoted to the major leagues on June 26, 2023. In his MLB debut against the Cincinnati Reds at Camden Yards, Westburg started at second base and recorded a walk, a run scored, an RBI via fielder’s choice, and a single in his first three plate appearances as the Orioles won 10-3. He hit his first major league home run on July 24 against Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
2024 All-Star Season
Westburg began the 2024 season in the Orioles opening day lineup as the designated hitter against the Los Angeles Angels, recording an RBI single. He delivered his first career walk-off home run on April 1, hitting a two-run shot against the Kansas City Royals to seal a 6-4 victory. The dramatic moment marked Westburg’s first walk-off at any level of professional baseball. The following month, he recorded his second walk-off hit on May 11 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, hitting a single on the first pitch in the bottom of the 11th inning to score the runner from second base in a 5-4 extra-innings win. He also posted a career-high four hits in that game, going 4-for-5 at the plate.
Westburg enjoyed an outstanding first half of the 2024 season, earning his first All-Star selection on July 9. He entered the All-Star break hitting .271/.318/.496 with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. Unfortunately, his season was derailed when he sustained a fracture in his right hand after being hit by a pitch from Yerry Rodriguez during a home win over the Toronto Blue Jays on July 31. He subsequently went on the injured list, limiting his contributions during the second half of the campaign.
2025 Season Performance
Westburg returned to action in 2025 and continued to be a key contributor in the Orioles infield. He set an MLB career-best five RBIs in an Orioles 12-0 road victory over the Houston Astros on August 17, 2025. Westburg made 85 appearances during the regular season, batting .265/.313/.457 with 17 home runs and 41 RBIs. His defensive versatility allowed the Orioles to utilize him at multiple infield positions throughout the season.
Jordan Cole Westburg Career Statistics
Westburg has established himself as a consistent offensive threat since reaching the major leagues. His career statistics through the 2025 season demonstrate his ability to hit for average and power while contributing in key situations. He has shown particular prowess at the plate with runners in scoring position and has demonstrated the capability to deliver in clutch moments.
Major League Baseball Highlights
Through the 2025 season, Westburg has compiled a career batting average of .264 with 38 home runs and 127 RBIs across his time with the Baltimore Orioles. His most productive stretch came during the first half of 2024 when he was named to the All-Star team, showcasing his status as one of the emerging young talents in the American League. His ability to play both second and third base has provided the Orioles with valuable positional flexibility, making him an integral part of their infield construction.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Batting Average | .264 |
| Home Runs | 38 |
| Runs Batted In | 127 |
| All-Star Selections | 1 (2024) |
Jordan Cole Westburg Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Westburg grew up in New Braunfels, Texas, alongside Bryce Miller, who would go on to become an MLB pitcher. The two childhood friends and high school teammates both developed into professional baseball players, with Miller being drafted in 2021. Westburg’s upbringing in a sports-oriented community helped foster his competitive drive and athletic abilities from a young age.