The Orioles have a long and storied history. We all get that.
And they've had so many great players along the way that it's often difficult to compare the Hall of Famers and superstars of yesteryear with the current crop of Orioles.
These guys, obviously, have not won any World Series rings, and that's always going to be a consideration -- at least until they do.
But center fielder Adam Jones has worked his way into some pretty impressive company in his eight seasons with this franchise -- even though he often gets criticized for his plate discipline, bubble-gum-blowing, etc.
He'll be playing in his fifth All Star Game this Tuesday, including four in a row. Want to know how many players have made at least four straight Midsummer Classics while representing the Orioles?
The answer, according to the Orioles' media guide, is five: Cal Ripken Jr. (19 straight), Brooks Robinson (15), Eddie Murray (six), Boog Powell (four) and Jones.
Jones also has won four Gold Gloves in center field. The only Orioles who have won more at any position are Brooks Robinson (16), Paul Blair (8) and Mark Belanger (8).
Put it together: How many Orioles in franchise history have played in at least four straight All Star Games and won four Gold Gloves?
Just Brooks and Jones.
On Sunday, Jones made some more franchise history, hitting two homers to give him 180 in an Orioles uniform. That puts him in eighth place, passing Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who had 179 in six seasons.
"He did that in six years here? Took me eight. He's a little better," Jones said laughing. "But any time you are in the conversation with him, especially with this rich history the Orioles do have, it's pretty cool."
Jones, who is signed through 2018, could move up the ranks quickly. He's now only two away from tying Ken Singleton for seventh place. Ripken has the most with 431. Here's the rest of the list: Murray (343), Powell (303), Brooks Robinson (268), Rafael Palmeiro (223), Brady Anderson (209).
If he stays healthy and relatively productive in the nest three-plus seasons, he could legitimately be the fifth-leading home run hitter by 2018.
One other statistic on Jones: He doesn't turn 30 until August.