Schoop went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer Wednesday, but it was not enough as the Orioles fell to the Blue Jays 5-3.

EDGE Analysis

The home run was Schoop's 21st of the year, and the trio of hits raised his batting average to .282. They say a rising tide lifts all boats, and the mysterious league-wide surge in offensive production from second baseman has helped Schoop to a career year. The 21 home runs, 70 RBI, and 71 runs are all career bests for Schoop, who is still just 24 years old. While his 18 walks on the year are low to the point of concern, Schoop seems to be following in the footsteps of another Oriole, Adam Jones, who has found success despite a notoriously low walk rate throughout his career.